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 8968813 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96540535 epoch_slot_no: 31735 block_no: 8968636 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 18189 time: 2023-06-30 06:33:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7dace64ae83180362b377c98c14dfc35bee6c502946731cf6a1ff3fb1ee215Block Operator
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