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 8959486 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96347438 epoch_slot_no: 270638 block_no: 8959309 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 43186 time: 2023-06-28 00:55:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b09f0d0ede341251ff4bc406c0fe8d93394f502bb401dc57dce2e8a5764bf3eBlock Operator
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