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 8972707 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96621128 epoch_slot_no: 112328 block_no: 8972530 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 34168 time: 2023-07-01 04:56:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c020ab3ebffb0729a8a7d4a1636adf003d52fbc0d0dc63f253985ce2b7c0c7Block Operator
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