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 8970017 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96566247 epoch_slot_no: 57447 block_no: 8969840 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 88534 time: 2023-06-30 13:42:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38dfb0e2b1e3f7a94d2dc1af4e44a896abe235ac8256d9f677014b10d1780d99Block Operator
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