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 8959981 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96357959 epoch_slot_no: 281159 block_no: 8959804 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 67840 time: 2023-06-28 03:50:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a37c7bd7cfb6e29abb851972c2bcd22ee4372b50a20e1371101000fd874dbfBlock Operator
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