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 8969677 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96558431 epoch_slot_no: 49631 block_no: 8969500 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 87969 time: 2023-06-30 11:32:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba5c2c71a36917e2283e6eaeec9545c53ba55630d41aafd9d1b9c56073714371Block Operator
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