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 8970176 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96569575 epoch_slot_no: 60775 block_no: 8969999 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 61203 time: 2023-06-30 14:37:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2101f8f7cb58971295aefd3341bd8cb179556be3092e15519db4a3d59ca3f03Block Operator
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