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 8973497 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96636700 epoch_slot_no: 127900 block_no: 8973320 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 45689 time: 2023-07-01 09:16:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7090318836ec4eb6d44573f1a4b8bd5de54b8f75cf9bc316c670d3b82c3651ffBlock Operator
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