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 8969698 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 96558887 epoch_slot_no: 50087 block_no: 8969521 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 88346 time: 2023-06-30 11:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3dc3cc4889dd30f7a2a8e208ac6f56cf3217310838c367abdd32504bc6969eBlock Operator
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