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 8971018 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96586837 epoch_slot_no: 78037 block_no: 8970841 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 71708 time: 2023-06-30 19:25:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81436f1f15dc87228ae7aa3af33d4c348f4f479a8440d71ae459ee8f4901e862Block Operator
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