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 8966036 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96482965 epoch_slot_no: 406165 block_no: 8965859 slot_leader_id: 4731734 size: 47823 time: 2023-06-29 14:34:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe412d79ae097becedb77d77803f64373d1aea5a6fde510444b9b16659aabe81dBlock Operator
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