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 8969217 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96548828 epoch_slot_no: 40028 block_no: 8969040 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 82594 time: 2023-06-30 08:51:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9fe477a8875816435974ced2df9ce758cfe0c41df4af3226a789f1d940a907aBlock Operator
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