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 8964577 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96453160 epoch_slot_no: 376360 block_no: 8964400 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 11656 time: 2023-06-29 06:17:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e9cf1480a3426c8e0f5e646e978b4bb65cd756914e2de588c642733cfa1d3eBlock Operator
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