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 8972651 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96619980 epoch_slot_no: 111180 block_no: 8972474 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 48729 time: 2023-07-01 04:37:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61953247ebeed4396c1a932504f7d9b31bfe6c868c0970f1cd0877781901f0d3Block Operator
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