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 8968686 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96538081 epoch_slot_no: 29281 block_no: 8968509 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 26949 time: 2023-06-30 05:52:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622bc8b58a9554044e6ea2e017f1bcb8a49cb87014f10ab9ec55cb533150a74aBlock Operator
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