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 8973037 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96627486 epoch_slot_no: 118686 block_no: 8972860 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 84369 time: 2023-07-01 06:42:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994c278c501f8f43f3e304649f796175d671698357f725b83c2250d07929c435Block Operator
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