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 8964461 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96450569 epoch_slot_no: 373769 block_no: 8964284 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 87777 time: 2023-06-29 05:34:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc36688d801981f205b2d82fd2d9ac56ad6f382247a90f36ac776ef6d30b4a7cBlock Operator
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