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 8968254 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96529495 epoch_slot_no: 20695 block_no: 8968077 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 79680 time: 2023-06-30 03:29:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa029a014488fe1d0ba4d74266330fce05a8c86a5d4f40d6903591b4ae253a5bbBlock Operator
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