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 8968231 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96529255 epoch_slot_no: 20455 block_no: 8968054 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 79265 time: 2023-06-30 03:25:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8424f07c3025a8f95e23149e299043494fa9e24c3939c0f9b4a256074a361afcBlock Operator
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