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 8966716 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 96497948 epoch_slot_no: 421148 block_no: 8966539 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 77882 time: 2023-06-29 18:43:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad19b688efda698dab33c60a81a7c96cf01ac01e28c01f9d6b696735858b1b1eBlock Operator
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