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 8967573 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96515670 epoch_slot_no: 6870 block_no: 8967396 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 76269 time: 2023-06-29 23:39:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d5f365aa1850a5dceafe4b6c94df23eb37a403df5aa715e5ce5dd76170be2dfBlock Operator
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