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 8966331 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96489427 epoch_slot_no: 412627 block_no: 8966154 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 84716 time: 2023-06-29 16:21:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c23347e3ed506764085a2fe96acb603e98780165c9091dcc1d1dc2cceefa4c1Block Operator
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