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 8966645 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96496455 epoch_slot_no: 419655 block_no: 8966468 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 77552 time: 2023-06-29 18:19:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9406bb66f2c228c94917c03fa9f41c7a6b09580a43428413b13405f5ab504e92Block Operator
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