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 8960270 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96363997 epoch_slot_no: 287197 block_no: 8960093 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 75835 time: 2023-06-28 05:31:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f284456c10df910c8254cb31272308ef1e725bc34e2a0615fd1cf42a8bc612Block Operator
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