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 8960272 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96364026 epoch_slot_no: 287226 block_no: 8960095 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 45063 time: 2023-06-28 05:31:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf933e35790b280ccc8c21cae995dc0dc0a125c558e9839cb6f9f54168791f5a1Block Operator
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