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 8969879 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96563008 epoch_slot_no: 54208 block_no: 8969702 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 51714 time: 2023-06-30 12:48:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f7121e748ce419cd0de23482c65292d7b6fa0c42efb06f2369c96d46a9d1a8cBlock Operator
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