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 8968708 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96538508 epoch_slot_no: 29708 block_no: 8968531 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 87852 time: 2023-06-30 05:59:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7a4d423d583a06e9d2f687997033c95459f594d1a72a93113c498d0a4bd60dBlock Operator
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