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 8970665 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96579527 epoch_slot_no: 70727 block_no: 8970488 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 81746 time: 2023-06-30 17:23:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa21e08b563b6aaed94dcaed59e68921dcf6c1cf880a9ed23bda9b9526a321f61Block Operator
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