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 8959817 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96354190 epoch_slot_no: 277390 block_no: 8959640 slot_leader_id: 8863049 size: 67507 time: 2023-06-28 02:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6548e61a5b0545f7364fab82706074748d1dcaa6f30e97b1c567114648d64b46Block Operator
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