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 8973009 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96626906 epoch_slot_no: 118106 block_no: 8972832 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 74146 time: 2023-07-01 06:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983e3f8f7bfc97551cd223dcb4da6e884385d55cbdcab3a662e82fe09a709dffBlock Operator
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