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 8960334 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96365153 epoch_slot_no: 288353 block_no: 8960157 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 26563 time: 2023-06-28 05:50:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e8d1ded97e2561802631ead06f93d4f8dbd2b37207995a20b3c4368e9a9b77bBlock Operator
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