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 8966606 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96495618 epoch_slot_no: 418818 block_no: 8966429 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 73733 time: 2023-06-29 18:05:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f04a391f4d88794692fc6a3d0cfec0c5cfb4e2ef779131a6b4fbde01fe3da7aBlock Operator
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