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 8961010 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96378361 epoch_slot_no: 301561 block_no: 8960833 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 80206 time: 2023-06-28 09:30:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8ca919dc3e952d68e48312ac7de15d611ac3304a4f7a43c123e859030a8390Block Operator
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