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 8971198 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96590372 epoch_slot_no: 81572 block_no: 8971021 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 7291 time: 2023-06-30 20:24:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aeddd785e5a7ef6a9c544852054e4a1f6e885ccb291434813a5666e40fa44deBlock Operator
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