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 8966978 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96503457 epoch_slot_no: 426657 block_no: 8966801 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 87567 time: 2023-06-29 20:15:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f723303c2f6de250bc949ea0ec6bc62bb889c0af42cd860a8e83cd824a26e1Block Operator
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