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 8970967 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96585770 epoch_slot_no: 76970 block_no: 8970790 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 48637 time: 2023-06-30 19:07:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedb90752f67f971ce6a10040ac83297bec5b2b3eca0a25f2f360ce15bfa403f8Block Operator
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