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 8970218 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 96570477 epoch_slot_no: 61677 block_no: 8970041 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 86994 time: 2023-06-30 14:52:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b0f16b3eb1064b9ecfeee3c9765d6dd19237294d1a4a89c5267228473a143cdBlock Operator
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