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 8963989 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96440767 epoch_slot_no: 363967 block_no: 8963812 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 76589 time: 2023-06-29 02:50:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e4a65d1d52ed7f9e4af4f4f18439b77de6cdef59415501cce43d4743988645cBlock Operator
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