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 8972267 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96612279 epoch_slot_no: 103479 block_no: 8972090 slot_leader_id: 5817300 size: 8299 time: 2023-07-01 02:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86730fcf8f7956a4e6b80ef43315b9afae9fb089f426ccc6bc3fadf99ec15b25Block Operator
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