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 8972541 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 96617650 epoch_slot_no: 108850 block_no: 8972364 slot_leader_id: 8968645 size: 82740 time: 2023-07-01 03:59:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf62043db40ceeca54cbfcb74709793c006967fb3d5672062adb89aec322f9942Block Operator
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