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 8970804 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 96582435 epoch_slot_no: 73635 block_no: 8970627 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 83437 time: 2023-06-30 18:12:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4cb939bed8abc6a0fd02b54a7d45b4a7731d6e763e9af6e9269b9965513f3ecBlock Operator
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