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 8966548 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 96494380 epoch_slot_no: 417580 block_no: 8966371 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 81413 time: 2023-06-29 17:44:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x428f0ad5d1d825051935566270e813eb70acf56839250300a30d3c83718bd72fBlock Operator
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