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 8973206 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96630900 epoch_slot_no: 122100 block_no: 8973029 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 28129 time: 2023-07-01 07:39:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09b9c23ff9673c22af3bcd52f64b0e4c526c4ef53222d691c0a06829d57cc47Block Operator
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