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 8968362 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96531954 epoch_slot_no: 23154 block_no: 8968185 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 22137 time: 2023-06-30 04:10:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc164ada79d375ad7cd28f13038a29344ba8b66aeb85834284ed819e58bd4e96aBlock Operator
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