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 8970163 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96569357 epoch_slot_no: 60557 block_no: 8969986 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 9156 time: 2023-06-30 14:34:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabcead5786b7149bba4489068ff93526cf4c44147d5da95f8c953c34ac60fb3eBlock Operator
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