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 8963383 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96428115 epoch_slot_no: 351315 block_no: 8963206 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 88643 time: 2023-06-28 23:20:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f5ce07789d6823644c155c65875c16ae6cdaf0ad6f315454629aa2d520c9f3aBlock Operator
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