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 8972601 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96618995 epoch_slot_no: 110195 block_no: 8972424 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 41781 time: 2023-07-01 04:21:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1580fb567364f7482370bf5d2995b4a4f384e4a411d95751bab17fcff4de7bf6Block Operator
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