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 8962548 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96410088 epoch_slot_no: 333288 block_no: 8962371 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 64303 time: 2023-06-28 18:19:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6c8f3f21e4746c923a7abad8ad49349c43d77a225cf1bb9379a6173ad9311aBlock Operator
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