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 8972224 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96611531 epoch_slot_no: 102731 block_no: 8972047 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 18864 time: 2023-07-01 02:17:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd23764fa20ae2a6a1469af602a793da5f9ad453dc387917ee006dfbd08dd9157Block Operator
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