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 8960465 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 96367921 epoch_slot_no: 291121 block_no: 8960288 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 86791 time: 2023-06-28 06:36:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3041453e6618a457b1f878f2565ef90e2c167ebe7d15b924a4193cfcf6c5aed0Block Operator
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