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 8964078 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96442586 epoch_slot_no: 365786 block_no: 8963901 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 34742 time: 2023-06-29 03:21:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d071d629e0598c5c6b29047238db1e1b8d4a67dd5f184e06345110078c99cbbBlock Operator
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