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 8968319 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96530860 epoch_slot_no: 22060 block_no: 8968142 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 86357 time: 2023-06-30 03:52:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49285c0086233ea608136a871f948d8269c2e208681056959663039b6e2b755bBlock Operator
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