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 8958907 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96335895 epoch_slot_no: 259095 block_no: 8958730 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 85382 time: 2023-06-27 21:43:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89bf1ceddecd46fb02d58fb8171a3a19acab9754e3ddb901cb1c56e2f53b3621Block Operator
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