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 8965912 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96480615 epoch_slot_no: 403815 block_no: 8965735 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 12475 time: 2023-06-29 13:55:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf419ca6a84395f19f407d23706b1d912396e81f88a9468a5335e15e79f2da6aeBlock Operator
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