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 8970257 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96571258 epoch_slot_no: 62458 block_no: 8970080 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 85163 time: 2023-06-30 15:05:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94f2cf6a6412e44fb72644cd2c5fdf6652042ad5db8b831767d23afea961007Block Operator
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