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 8965339 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 96469024 epoch_slot_no: 392224 block_no: 8965162 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 18424 time: 2023-06-29 10:41:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f109eca7566c17c12816d825051f1cac1e76c244e77be2a684d67a7f8298f9Block Operator
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