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 8972794 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 96622576 epoch_slot_no: 113776 block_no: 8972617 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 3547 time: 2023-07-01 05:21:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f8fe735218c4d8a94be6b0b3b55b50770019d608af32b465c4b8c8da1bb475Block Operator
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