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 8969479 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96554267 epoch_slot_no: 45467 block_no: 8969302 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 48494 time: 2023-06-30 10:22:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd358beb7651bb81ce2706c7539f9c15c5e73bc93ccbb3d46ce65ec92a7588730Block Operator
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