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 8972293 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96612741 epoch_slot_no: 103941 block_no: 8972116 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 88678 time: 2023-07-01 02:37:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f4e79248df7992e9098dbcb1323fec94c3ff120e5b8b8c09392d4a0602a58eeBlock Operator
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