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 8973676 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96640478 epoch_slot_no: 131678 block_no: 8973499 slot_leader_id: 5957453 size: 82783 time: 2023-07-01 10:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b55fb3822c6aaae50cea939dd425d9cbeeb6d95f7113f030a85063339ba40dBlock Operator
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