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 8970363 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 96573487 epoch_slot_no: 64687 block_no: 8970186 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 87476 time: 2023-06-30 15:42:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84601e49c2c037959ee755492da366ca84da5c9fc92ef3863edc2820cbc6400aBlock Operator
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