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 8968500 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96534694 epoch_slot_no: 25894 block_no: 8968323 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 75173 time: 2023-06-30 04:56:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37c37ec4c1b86dd8ca45a7cfafebc2a60e2f3c612081c67bd4d830b40a89e3deBlock Operator
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