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 8975068 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96669319 epoch_slot_no: 160519 block_no: 8974891 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 86155 time: 2023-07-01 18:20:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2369bd4125d15175131d58bd8080c15bb2ebe1b7c570d036abfa66ee4758fc58Block Operator
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