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 8972702 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96621025 epoch_slot_no: 112225 block_no: 8972525 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 56272 time: 2023-07-01 04:55:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x921f5e212d586eee0f7c2f7e4ae3cfce2684df2dd547ee908f63acb550ba3a2aBlock Operator
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