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 8972295 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96612766 epoch_slot_no: 103966 block_no: 8972118 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 28130 time: 2023-07-01 02:37:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc730c50f007bf7ce1038ff7d827290fd1e18366893fdf2e085e44cfe7a021460Block Operator
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