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 8960065 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96359756 epoch_slot_no: 282956 block_no: 8959888 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 38832 time: 2023-06-28 04:20:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5aafd6ab09e3d3a7bed3d0458c290b973103bf3cb56177d35d6f783beb67dedBlock Operator
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