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 8973506 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96636845 epoch_slot_no: 128045 block_no: 8973329 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 12576 time: 2023-07-01 09:18:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2fd3e6b7adabf5850243df9cbc94bd6e3a6a6c3ba4049fd07b8453c1205ca2Block Operator
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