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 8971357 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96593793 epoch_slot_no: 84993 block_no: 8971180 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 85634 time: 2023-06-30 21:21:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3265568ddfce82a89216ec0e1ac81a15f863ea0c3cc67475219b58298e11fdaBlock Operator
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