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 8972751 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96622103 epoch_slot_no: 113303 block_no: 8972574 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 37420 time: 2023-07-01 05:13:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c31cdfd58a7b47dde2528a05c92265c3349c4552bb5f99ccc6ed368debb4d19Block Operator
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