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 8959370 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96344984 epoch_slot_no: 268184 block_no: 8959193 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 85058 time: 2023-06-28 00:14:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4f8819ab3d7e1e8960b2046e3068a8899415fdf1e0ccfe9d38e87e4d8286ccBlock Operator
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