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 8965337 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96469018 epoch_slot_no: 392218 block_no: 8965160 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 47269 time: 2023-06-29 10:41:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f3329d0e48dc0502e164998a2afdfa679a01b201dd5b3b2b55de5c118bded95Block Operator
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