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 8962880 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96417383 epoch_slot_no: 340583 block_no: 8962703 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 86486 time: 2023-06-28 20:21:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x103cddaf45345f3627788b2fc185ab89ace6c2278abb09dfdf3aa2084acdcaceBlock Operator
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