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 8970249 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 96571168 epoch_slot_no: 62368 block_no: 8970072 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 88749 time: 2023-06-30 15:04:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33497c8e56c9d6e97040989affe8523e4468456ecd6c7cefedcc72745f7a2aa3Block Operator
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