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 8969873 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96562901 epoch_slot_no: 54101 block_no: 8969696 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 25493 time: 2023-06-30 12:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa055d93f3e1127c3089b8fcd5f8fa318d0419c113480a77de3ae4efcfc048097Block Operator
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