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 8967142 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 96507020 epoch_slot_no: 430220 block_no: 8966965 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 88431 time: 2023-06-29 21:15:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69c621dc4ad182b3b90045ce53f9cb772370829684960bc14f1a268c3ae7d504Block Operator
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