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 8967757 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 96519125 epoch_slot_no: 10325 block_no: 8967580 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 79620 time: 2023-06-30 00:36:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e893b7dfaf74917d1c59d88192e9a9a5297b50bed774aa87c20828d1db29c6Block Operator
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