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 8970315 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96572417 epoch_slot_no: 63617 block_no: 8970138 slot_leader_id: 7616077 size: 85548 time: 2023-06-30 15:25:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f72986c7ae3f9359699c8acc9e0a550c3dcccb28e6c384029a6cf51201bd569Block Operator
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