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 8963317 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96426648 epoch_slot_no: 349848 block_no: 8963140 slot_leader_id: 4558052 size: 82556 time: 2023-06-28 22:55:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9656c04c96d6e0ef6fb928e22a9273b711e1a9609c07fb66971808c387be0193Block Operator
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