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 8973219 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96631179 epoch_slot_no: 122379 block_no: 8973042 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 84065 time: 2023-07-01 07:44:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054b01f88a17f1be81ae7e1010d6dff29cc791d803be06937c9c7919cb91b080Block Operator
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