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 8972713 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96621230 epoch_slot_no: 112430 block_no: 8972536 slot_leader_id: 8863756 size: 54006 time: 2023-07-01 04:58:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2055a553de24559c01b3aa4bc7d6e5d815e9f086f0df73a1cdc00d7269b9141Block Operator
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