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 8966138 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96485142 epoch_slot_no: 408342 block_no: 8965961 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 87605 time: 2023-06-29 15:10:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa351b6f417bb9c6feafd718535550e89f397b3029c0b6dd2cf443274bd16160bBlock Operator
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