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 8966301 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96488800 epoch_slot_no: 412000 block_no: 8966124 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 87401 time: 2023-06-29 16:11:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb311d4537b5e638dcef819c7c4ad6974427d11100b3f2fb766b8ecc23aa82570Block Operator
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