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 8959584 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96349303 epoch_slot_no: 272503 block_no: 8959407 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 41287 time: 2023-06-28 01:26:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bd896646bc35175e53da2bddabe34674e629ad41c30b039a5d0fe0d94848c92Block Operator
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