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 8966609 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96495664 epoch_slot_no: 418864 block_no: 8966432 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 17945 time: 2023-06-29 18:05:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e41f09e4f37cae50e23839763b1b1e19afa2ae38ec06d573719f42ed5a4b47Block Operator
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