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 8961299 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96384786 epoch_slot_no: 307986 block_no: 8961122 slot_leader_id: 8713972 size: 51279 time: 2023-06-28 11:17:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f8e3ee3f86724db7d1ce49fa138cdf22ddc85b0913fb7d96e1bf8f5439b419Block Operator
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