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 8969465 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96554022 epoch_slot_no: 45222 block_no: 8969288 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 87045 time: 2023-06-30 10:18:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799714672d8a9766ada73b6c90ebbb02cc29cde22892c111b6c4cbad67f38149Block Operator
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