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 8971319 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 96593117 epoch_slot_no: 84317 block_no: 8971142 slot_leader_id: 8968556 size: 85704 time: 2023-06-30 21:10:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321f5d3174f174ca03e33ad5b190e25c52e1c76e60f6746b08ac9eae42678de7Block Operator
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