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 8962338 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96406146 epoch_slot_no: 329346 block_no: 8962161 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 12687 time: 2023-06-28 17:13:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f235e9ef93aca1acfe9f4c87d13ac1ea6d40316806ef48c8a8c3e27ad44a7f0Block Operator
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