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 8972168 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96610464 epoch_slot_no: 101664 block_no: 8971991 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 81090 time: 2023-07-01 01:59:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e7218fd93268bfe6a9c765c3c89b30ed271a14f29026348aa8fe181de4817bBlock Operator
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