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 8967490 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96513874 epoch_slot_no: 5074 block_no: 8967313 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 88865 time: 2023-06-29 23:09:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fcb045634bea11e48b2c5fd85e6c78781bb1a3c1728e22c5474d857b247cda0Block Operator
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