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 8960316 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96364842 epoch_slot_no: 288042 block_no: 8960139 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 31752 time: 2023-06-28 05:45:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f850d2322f9fc02467821f9d69b1a697793b848e4bca41f18620ecdbfed5c6Block Operator
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