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 8966796 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96499595 epoch_slot_no: 422795 block_no: 8966619 slot_leader_id: 8184618 size: 82493 time: 2023-06-29 19:11:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf66f15d2e51c9a00cf49628f9dbfc47bd5cd1c44f9851278fd94a0690d30115Block Operator
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