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 8963867 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96437897 epoch_slot_no: 361097 block_no: 8963690 slot_leader_id: 5928678 size: 13880 time: 2023-06-29 02:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d50e6db90b9ddb95e58321fc5ec3608cb18bc4b7610e8b19708e700c8042431Block Operator
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