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 8965961 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96481540 epoch_slot_no: 404740 block_no: 8965784 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 82878 time: 2023-06-29 14:10:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc520c66a25823aa861db33faed7fce4a574338d06b93be283c2ec54629f73171Block Operator
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