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 8970204 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 96570153 epoch_slot_no: 61353 block_no: 8970027 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 86112 time: 2023-06-30 14:47:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x014dcdd2500f9a03fc364c2f0ad7e7e62583fe9ccb91aa005f4db18a01b1a1f7Block Operator
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