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 8966412 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96491462 epoch_slot_no: 414662 block_no: 8966235 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 81525 time: 2023-06-29 16:55:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x942980ca858cef810ca1633a225a06e8781b2523b3b55201766341843a9fb217Block Operator
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