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 8973610 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96639006 epoch_slot_no: 130206 block_no: 8973433 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 50228 time: 2023-07-01 09:54:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8748803bac4a9dcde431e59b75d995222ccffad132e9c80de11964369180aa0Block Operator
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