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 8968571 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96535868 epoch_slot_no: 27068 block_no: 8968394 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 26872 time: 2023-06-30 05:15:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a9d7a065158474b995c7914c00797600fe6304aeff63afb467498f10de8449Block Operator
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