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 8972746 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 96622015 epoch_slot_no: 113215 block_no: 8972569 slot_leader_id: 8661053 size: 88547 time: 2023-07-01 05:11:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd776740d19847ba9097ee26268560edd7c52534ac41a137fb59c3ec5e0b5594Block Operator
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