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 8963197 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96424115 epoch_slot_no: 347315 block_no: 8963020 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 85692 time: 2023-06-28 22:13:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8498d69537cf36e15c9000fba44d9d3d8a7dea019726d46358e0d279dbdfd0e2Block Operator
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