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 8960277 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96364146 epoch_slot_no: 287346 block_no: 8960100 slot_leader_id: 7616077 size: 14407 time: 2023-06-28 05:33:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3f1f9e891ee02ca93343d00813b5f4c40baaa70b0cdfbead2ec415b29b74360Block Operator
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