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 8972994 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 96626606 epoch_slot_no: 117806 block_no: 8972817 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 88790 time: 2023-07-01 06:28:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c86a11ccb3db7fa5cd3e122e61cc4cc34fb63c10fe0518c7db31761cec8151aBlock Operator
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