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 8958138 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96320078 epoch_slot_no: 243278 block_no: 8957961 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 50204 time: 2023-06-27 17:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80cc5f3783ff6043d2a7e55ebc8318c2aa86011c6c427d8491567c73c1537a13Block Operator
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