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 8968554 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 96535600 epoch_slot_no: 26800 block_no: 8968377 slot_leader_id: 8755072 size: 43483 time: 2023-06-30 05:11:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f31aa4d913073a8a59a241ede637b9816641ca7c14b9a46979603b9a91d97b2Block Operator
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