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 8972971 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96626056 epoch_slot_no: 117256 block_no: 8972794 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 21698 time: 2023-07-01 06:19:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cc67fa4c490f5348ece9b7c2ee4363c4b1e5cff3c1eac1ae0be8994e8339b24Block Operator
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