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 8973883 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96644763 epoch_slot_no: 135963 block_no: 8973706 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 84761 time: 2023-07-01 11:30:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3a71c0cb455092e799aa45bae8ffcdb47d462639e26e673e27d1628b551d86Block Operator
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