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 8968365 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 96532090 epoch_slot_no: 23290 block_no: 8968188 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 88043 time: 2023-06-30 04:13:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb68cf58fb2c8af1692c8b6acfa4f0e3218be9f7ae1363b6da19b7a0c0687b18Block Operator
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