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 8966646 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96496485 epoch_slot_no: 419685 block_no: 8966469 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 55128 time: 2023-06-29 18:19:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40942f90c965f5ce59597545579941c7d1398b6c9cbd3ebc281a72fce282fa0fBlock Operator
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