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 8965270 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96467473 epoch_slot_no: 390673 block_no: 8965093 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 6444 time: 2023-06-29 10:16:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x429971aa3fd8abdba87b29fd97811f8bdbf27cfd6940e4314aef4f03b5b0beecBlock Operator
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