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 8967230 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96508787 epoch_slot_no: 431987 block_no: 8967053 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 10660 time: 2023-06-29 21:44:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89215f9cecead9fb52f339fdf44c4b446167ccb6117ad4a6ce2a72ca654885aBlock Operator
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