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 8968235 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96529310 epoch_slot_no: 20510 block_no: 8968058 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 87289 time: 2023-06-30 03:26:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac4d1d0927c9a4c6edc19ac9058c3ed08d7f6c4d98950dd0522b87c996d555aBlock Operator
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