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 8968321 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96530899 epoch_slot_no: 22099 block_no: 8968144 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 59050 time: 2023-06-30 03:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x469552cc32faacdb520a69a99b7ff14fe65e53e9f2f9f83203b7f4932c621506Block Operator
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