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 8960486 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96368209 epoch_slot_no: 291409 block_no: 8960309 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 61406 time: 2023-06-28 06:41:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7e9327966b8c7b579c8609bbb1597436ff8dce3f1ce0fe3f362fe13e23a35fBlock Operator
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