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 8966593 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96495362 epoch_slot_no: 418562 block_no: 8966416 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 81104 time: 2023-06-29 18:00:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb89ce3836a75caa8a55e4ccc9b7fbf675a9237971d9c1601166f9237510836eeBlock Operator
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