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 8968284 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96530082 epoch_slot_no: 21282 block_no: 8968107 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 53494 time: 2023-06-30 03:39:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06dce2b91b616d634878063ba30dbaff56362784ddb25f4e60d7112d781a50a1Block Operator
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