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 8966436 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96491968 epoch_slot_no: 415168 block_no: 8966259 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 79548 time: 2023-06-29 17:04:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c3abba9d0bb3756a01d8e25a8f8cb68d0c93c6f3dd87b565f77ce3a08702412Block Operator
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