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 8972887 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96624326 epoch_slot_no: 115526 block_no: 8972710 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 7303 time: 2023-07-01 05:50:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bd637dcbc83fca52c4b5754a806e7f2c1d4b05c60696398c7a6da12265c6a8Block Operator
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