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 8970023 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 96566477 epoch_slot_no: 57677 block_no: 8969846 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 88705 time: 2023-06-30 13:46:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d0a73efd6bfb855d74ce7d9ffc1be5ad3b429965510e415a4c312e666bb66cBlock Operator
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