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 8972249 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96611985 epoch_slot_no: 103185 block_no: 8972072 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 1163 time: 2023-07-01 02:24:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94140deccb55f8e893fafc22543a5c762d45e11f5f88fe8c891d033908ca992cBlock Operator
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