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 8969728 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96559625 epoch_slot_no: 50825 block_no: 8969551 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 23106 time: 2023-06-30 11:51:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65f09079ee3325d245876107e49402fe13f8808580dabf715af0f787858bff89Block Operator
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