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 8969687 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96558613 epoch_slot_no: 49813 block_no: 8969510 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 5130 time: 2023-06-30 11:35:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa81d8a2627c5ef2762bbd4800cd2fbe5bcb7a8a4fbcc1ceccac54889af114389Block Operator
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