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 8969702 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96558961 epoch_slot_no: 50161 block_no: 8969525 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 88677 time: 2023-06-30 11:40:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf53e04691c6abfdaff4ce997e4fb6e00c5f1b9296773f908483717283bc0c0Block Operator
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