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 8960234 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 96363344 epoch_slot_no: 286544 block_no: 8960057 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 83127 time: 2023-06-28 05:20:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8bdaf2ad7041d2b400d709439093fcd0eabd5825a9e24b37e35d14c996e8bb1Block Operator
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