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 8969681 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96558506 epoch_slot_no: 49706 block_no: 8969504 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 67063 time: 2023-06-30 11:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x848ec24a2399732a0acb6e0963bdf3e65e14067f0478b3d15749ed42469c5d74Block Operator
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