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 8961666 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 96392493 epoch_slot_no: 315693 block_no: 8961489 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 88542 time: 2023-06-28 13:26:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x230c1dbff3cc75729d11ff4e6b414df778ed6d2e7a846d3533d86077e56525e8Block Operator
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