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 8963874 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96438114 epoch_slot_no: 361314 block_no: 8963697 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 88942 time: 2023-06-29 02:06:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd5cf4e78bd7c9bbe41ce14551fd5dc45a2c18ac3fcaa30ef4abcdd86d95fd16Block Operator
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