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 8968238 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96529352 epoch_slot_no: 20552 block_no: 8968061 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 16343 time: 2023-06-30 03:27:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2838faad4db4d97e6ae246959b8c6d9f6549a78a9e1d17451169531a7f4186dBlock Operator
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