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 8969542 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 96555651 epoch_slot_no: 46851 block_no: 8969365 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 80480 time: 2023-06-30 10:45:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9e830b0a3f54650289b6d97b2c14361aace059ba3c21eacecf0f92d1a7eb10cBlock Operator
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