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 8966709 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96497791 epoch_slot_no: 420991 block_no: 8966532 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 62370 time: 2023-06-29 18:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67192d62d945bc89a0fc9d17fb0e76075c0ab3d9c7d1163ed429ce87d872a1d7Block Operator
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