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 8962807 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 96415871 epoch_slot_no: 339071 block_no: 8962630 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 86911 time: 2023-06-28 19:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010b56d2b766d57e4fd8fc12ca16dbf1e3c600bfd28a2df55dd0baa59b618e9dBlock Operator
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