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 8969638 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96557790 epoch_slot_no: 48990 block_no: 8969461 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 87850 time: 2023-06-30 11:21:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18fae0a319639807315b786f56bdad4388838ce6860767fbfe3085ef9631426Block Operator
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