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 8966838 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96500407 epoch_slot_no: 423607 block_no: 8966661 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 87435 time: 2023-06-29 19:24:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3e7460fd88bc907307d115409c04408bb3756796a34313d9b4946c1fea3c21Block Operator
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