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 8970208 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96570281 epoch_slot_no: 61481 block_no: 8970031 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 82205 time: 2023-06-30 14:49:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c4b44da427259a7bff28d93d6993f5925695c885abcadd9a23721bc1f81ef7aBlock Operator
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