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 8966997 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96503837 epoch_slot_no: 427037 block_no: 8966820 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 83052 time: 2023-06-29 20:22:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d90a14d69258ece32df20879e0af83cf5cf2031ee029288a0026262f6466437Block Operator
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