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 8968058 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96525771 epoch_slot_no: 16971 block_no: 8967881 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 87223 time: 2023-06-30 02:27:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d13d734a3790c88af8327a2a4c889d1393d495b96a8d9be48efe73c41353173Block Operator
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