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 8962912 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 96418239 epoch_slot_no: 341439 block_no: 8962735 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 73575 time: 2023-06-28 20:35:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3059882ebe36508698c7c2bae18f0493f35500152f9f71529796d26b7e52e7cBlock Operator
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