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 8963205 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96424213 epoch_slot_no: 347413 block_no: 8963028 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 55971 time: 2023-06-28 22:15:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e309df589946951c1c5c154429752271759b2996cae154e0e7579bc6beae4bBlock Operator
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