A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8958118 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96319802 epoch_slot_no: 243002 block_no: 8957941 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 33717 time: 2023-06-27 17:14:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1c1e7af84dfb6f795f42d73664c23134a33f9b8702ce2ef4218de14a60ab18Block Operator
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