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 8972575 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96618536 epoch_slot_no: 109736 block_no: 8972398 slot_leader_id: 7023601 size: 79124 time: 2023-07-01 04:13:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fd5329e4121e1f70ab45d2f1db2911e66395f509d5e1428ae10732c0d0a12a7Block Operator
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