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 8966558 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96494560 epoch_slot_no: 417760 block_no: 8966381 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 85963 time: 2023-06-29 17:47:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x128d6f372b4040b9ad61532a60648a3b01265e7e2db2c2d814760b76bd0749aaBlock Operator
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