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 8963467 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96430061 epoch_slot_no: 353261 block_no: 8963290 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 34422 time: 2023-06-28 23:52:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7c58ff939cf1709be97ff083ad6d6a07a2b2df1ca7c80ab4f07b325faf26e87Block Operator
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