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 8966237 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 96487348 epoch_slot_no: 410548 block_no: 8966060 slot_leader_id: 8337953 size: 85199 time: 2023-06-29 15:47:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf3e944bd7bd5c3e60bf638a2f5b87eff087d7e6b4a1a506b0d9557c85ca01dBlock Operator
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