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 8970244 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96570991 epoch_slot_no: 62191 block_no: 8970067 slot_leader_id: 7152020 size: 84222 time: 2023-06-30 15:01:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9609c1ad3d43a1fda272f254a6d3e560ac6f565f782e07c22facb13bcb671dBlock Operator
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