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 8959605 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96349742 epoch_slot_no: 272942 block_no: 8959428 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 88219 time: 2023-06-28 01:33:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda3a5b803b84ee59f155036be9bef0701042077ea6fc95c64a00c00b5a5d8640Block Operator
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