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 8962450 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96407957 epoch_slot_no: 331157 block_no: 8962273 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 61942 time: 2023-06-28 17:44:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7747823f33d6dc9ed1359674726d728880df5a1ffd72068eb7b03e1969d6536bBlock Operator
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