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 8965863 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96479453 epoch_slot_no: 402653 block_no: 8965686 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 81851 time: 2023-06-29 13:35:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0dea2c9d280d88a8d4149fff02480d7ce60a0806ff0c770f40512a4352cc43Block Operator
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