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 8972331 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 96613584 epoch_slot_no: 104784 block_no: 8972154 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 86532 time: 2023-07-01 02:51:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2709cd6b638fffb30179aa1da265f84be3bb7b1a5789175fad4f96177ef3afeaBlock Operator
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