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 8958629 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96330077 epoch_slot_no: 253277 block_no: 8958452 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 88845 time: 2023-06-27 20:06:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0436366768b44996301c43ff7247607fc0656e2af694098802c88063a4f691c0Block Operator
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