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 8962359 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96406414 epoch_slot_no: 329614 block_no: 8962182 slot_leader_id: 5533488 size: 11421 time: 2023-06-28 17:18:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46c2734e7f5a41a28acce46a42de6d4fbdc3891b2cb58045e6de35e729372a92Block Operator
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