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 8958372 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96325030 epoch_slot_no: 248230 block_no: 8958195 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 80672 time: 2023-06-27 18:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b188d90ba9c387ef4a94163056163bb25239a995f788acd5821e27e9738e79Block Operator
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