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 8968619 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96536858 epoch_slot_no: 28058 block_no: 8968442 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 7632 time: 2023-06-30 05:32:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4483ca6539c7f7e5a93e475faa554125a1a36a1c4c9d403151369ceac51f0dcBlock Operator
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