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 8959953 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96357338 epoch_slot_no: 280538 block_no: 8959776 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 88507 time: 2023-06-28 03:40:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ca698ce75317612d9c518911163b9e916575e85f3bef319620224d962dbbac9Block Operator
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