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 8967427 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 96512489 epoch_slot_no: 3689 block_no: 8967250 slot_leader_id: 8909937 size: 88517 time: 2023-06-29 22:46:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd979cb6c183bce3863a2b5957f3aabf180f38d8fd533dfc3545e4ae5c75f03Block Operator
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