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 8968261 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96529574 epoch_slot_no: 20774 block_no: 8968084 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 79812 time: 2023-06-30 03:31:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37e09bc21096fe967d03696d9c56f5bc129f5c27009852c6103505a867b99ed1Block Operator
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