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 8961063 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96379427 epoch_slot_no: 302627 block_no: 8960886 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 34401 time: 2023-06-28 09:48:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0600f1ff75c48a710b5519d45df2d5c0bfc461aab62e31af3563585bf0f7a90Block Operator
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