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 8963639 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96433227 epoch_slot_no: 356427 block_no: 8963462 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 18499 time: 2023-06-29 00:45:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf62657aa9250201e8e76974e93b3955c3154e6a82610f3e0a86db419c153c427Block Operator
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