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 8960508 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96368617 epoch_slot_no: 291817 block_no: 8960331 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 85091 time: 2023-06-28 06:48:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14613e26d307d97f62a6222b1f5b3dfdabe2194e3bd2e52f967a1a0bd96efe8eBlock Operator
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