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 8961978 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 96398839 epoch_slot_no: 322039 block_no: 8961801 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 87853 time: 2023-06-28 15:12:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc546fe5991fe4967f63ca87531102f4e65aa99be8a87782cd769947da3e605Block Operator
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