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 8968662 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96537576 epoch_slot_no: 28776 block_no: 8968485 slot_leader_id: 7665080 size: 11809 time: 2023-06-30 05:44:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8682867931c51c1434e59eeded97e32a81aa0729ac5a8319a58b55e9b9a4d20Block Operator
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