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 8964002 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96441051 epoch_slot_no: 364251 block_no: 8963825 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 43219 time: 2023-06-29 02:55:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcabe34d28c1520b5ce8132a826ec812bb183a6c56bbb675df109a1a814a077d9Block Operator
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