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 8973802 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96642979 epoch_slot_no: 134179 block_no: 8973625 slot_leader_id: 8967524 size: 83626 time: 2023-07-01 11:01:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7580dfeb2d8101fecb861c664fa358cac0d7e73a77e435c554d1baffeb7467dbBlock Operator
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