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 8970806 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96582501 epoch_slot_no: 73701 block_no: 8970629 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 79454 time: 2023-06-30 18:13:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2455f3c1d715612210ada58ab9017f20a5eb1beefcb8b547d5022e8ce5fda8aBlock Operator
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