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 8967115 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96506436 epoch_slot_no: 429636 block_no: 8966938 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 87262 time: 2023-06-29 21:05:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d9272ed02d91544cfe5175a4148ca94f387cef84d6f020ceba97666bf8e3d2Block Operator
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