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 8969962 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96564951 epoch_slot_no: 56151 block_no: 8969785 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 65772 time: 2023-06-30 13:20:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88805606a3f7e5ddd060b3d30c7b511177ac2a7044fdf77a58564c74f37bc7f8Block Operator
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