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 8963775 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96436117 epoch_slot_no: 359317 block_no: 8963598 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 72830 time: 2023-06-29 01:33:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6651820db1592d0b95fef2fc47bb7e6e148fef33764b6379f240ac80ac8e5588Block Operator
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