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 8962140 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96401844 epoch_slot_no: 325044 block_no: 8961963 slot_leader_id: 8946398 size: 80515 time: 2023-06-28 16:02:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6b9e37f886e7092d4cbf31a2aafb3ea3a8044acdf2816074bb9a75c6cd5a61Block Operator
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