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 8973381 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96634814 epoch_slot_no: 126014 block_no: 8973204 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 39462 time: 2023-07-01 08:45:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986ff640dd3a1066fbdc3e2a424678236b820fbfd2a92332d9c996c9bb060965Block Operator
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