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 8972277 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96612463 epoch_slot_no: 103663 block_no: 8972100 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 38007 time: 2023-07-01 02:32:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d66b399d9a944d6a29290385cb742c64424072ed0a3474cfa68d0bd728a7b4Block Operator
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