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 8966038 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96483039 epoch_slot_no: 406239 block_no: 8965861 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 88403 time: 2023-06-29 14:35:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64be8847247976b64bb8bc5714f8cd0c5e25eaa9ce2170d1fa1a77812603c648Block Operator
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