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 8961862 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96396126 epoch_slot_no: 319326 block_no: 8961685 slot_leader_id: 7772293 size: 85809 time: 2023-06-28 14:26:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb275f27aeaf9e2a17aea7435e32ea61baa098c785ffbf91b8a879edb1a685762Block Operator
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