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 8962773 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96415011 epoch_slot_no: 338211 block_no: 8962596 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 88450 time: 2023-06-28 19:41:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f3aa3d52fe58686d1d1eb3c8e3252eaf49ed88417dd0a006b3e798845dc612Block Operator
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