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 8960701 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96372557 epoch_slot_no: 295757 block_no: 8960524 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 4948 time: 2023-06-28 07:54:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f10980e460a38afdc18ecb88e2767be7ad16a057b43ccd56d6cd6161b5812c4Block Operator
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