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 8963006 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 96420154 epoch_slot_no: 343354 block_no: 8962829 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 84758 time: 2023-06-28 21:07:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27fa1a5aaf6fb68514fbe2a2d6a40b6127dec0c13190ebe5a96de4ff96f3b0e5Block Operator
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