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 8962505 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96409092 epoch_slot_no: 332292 block_no: 8962328 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 2691 time: 2023-06-28 18:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x683e185f2c5a38e33bb6797d6b96a75cafe8344941f783d5a1b73a8f6649b5deBlock Operator
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