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 8970734 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96580946 epoch_slot_no: 72146 block_no: 8970557 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 58873 time: 2023-06-30 17:47:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d987d9fdb6f7ddc735d8a8da2616db8388ec424fd23ab890aba28f8c646bdeBlock Operator
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