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 8964441 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96450081 epoch_slot_no: 373281 block_no: 8964264 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 37886 time: 2023-06-29 05:26:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497f2e37790e28122ca6f2d01b9602f38780c1d6adaf6d75abb5a65dc4f613b2Block Operator
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