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 8970855 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96583419 epoch_slot_no: 74619 block_no: 8970678 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 49015 time: 2023-06-30 18:28:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa712384900f07be3a2b282a8fc7e9ed3650ec3e95e10eda721b85c3b57bf5ec1Block Operator
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