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 8962501 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96408960 epoch_slot_no: 332160 block_no: 8962324 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 81456 time: 2023-06-28 18:00:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x484d93bf69944913d733d12a7bcaabb3e176f72f0ee66ff67b4b78fbfd6be94dBlock Operator
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