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 8961155 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96381313 epoch_slot_no: 304513 block_no: 8960978 slot_leader_id: 7750291 size: 52898 time: 2023-06-28 10:20:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4c01e08e6bf1d21847fa6fdae7c53fc807cf7b3256e9ba52a63cb8004c574c5Block Operator
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