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 8968163 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 96527807 epoch_slot_no: 19007 block_no: 8967986 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 88342 time: 2023-06-30 03:01:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738ef79e0e42273b3a9608b14d33a70d3a64679cebd5e9f2c2227d82aedee078Block Operator
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