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 8960022 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96358661 epoch_slot_no: 281861 block_no: 8959845 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 18059 time: 2023-06-28 04:02:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa5b3332e2636be13ec79a1392b6b259c3623b5fac8242a51eb05d38b4399556Block Operator
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