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 8960139 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96361391 epoch_slot_no: 284591 block_no: 8959962 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 86785 time: 2023-06-28 04:48:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16cafc6cdd9ac24052283b8ce32584a0bdcf70aed5be3479b2fdaa736a57be08Block Operator
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