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 8968576 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96535990 epoch_slot_no: 27190 block_no: 8968399 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 56991 time: 2023-06-30 05:18:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7597ef37bd3ef8c3b8a18e7d85c257007ca95dddd1b34aaede15514bf426ed5eBlock Operator
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