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 8966625 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96496011 epoch_slot_no: 419211 block_no: 8966448 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 10447 time: 2023-06-29 18:11:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b64b0d4393df55a0728368f5ab149bfe29ab45b6c1c3eab1a19470536b76490Block Operator
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