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 8966523 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96493833 epoch_slot_no: 417033 block_no: 8966346 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 88383 time: 2023-06-29 17:35:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc77e704e68f51abde1c3f7e98bb04cd8618a311f5fcb5432f8c22b8169129c8dBlock Operator
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