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 8969237 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96549264 epoch_slot_no: 40464 block_no: 8969060 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 62639 time: 2023-06-30 08:59:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a67744cd67681488e53b4855df58b086705bd8011361cdc4033e119b1c7c35aBlock Operator
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