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 8960526 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96368918 epoch_slot_no: 292118 block_no: 8960349 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 11270 time: 2023-06-28 06:53:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c7498350c183355496645697be84f98f8788ec457aff0d86ad8d47a8252fc5bBlock Operator
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