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 8959886 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96355793 epoch_slot_no: 278993 block_no: 8959709 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 54886 time: 2023-06-28 03:14:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfebeb7140b95fb4e352db0dfd24bac5608aaed73ecffe45a2d76ad928d3d606aBlock Operator
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