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 8966599 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96495509 epoch_slot_no: 418709 block_no: 8966422 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 82116 time: 2023-06-29 18:03:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1304cd300c7a9cb9d28f7514517cd9fbc2cf5a56bc41c787a825ef64a7600bf8Block Operator
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