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 8972235 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96611810 epoch_slot_no: 103010 block_no: 8972058 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 81877 time: 2023-07-01 02:21:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfc897dc838f1968885ac7edb2b4c256ef7a4a77e35c7cfa6b35e1d806c08eb8Block Operator
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