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 8972606 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96619095 epoch_slot_no: 110295 block_no: 8972429 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 72766 time: 2023-07-01 04:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e216138484051336b2e0da24f972d90d3447580f22e7d4b7e280e1f91b1d60Block Operator
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