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 8971384 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96594391 epoch_slot_no: 85591 block_no: 8971207 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 86274 time: 2023-06-30 21:31:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47324ae5f42e3e687c538ab91a0ae0e4c0bbd75ced8f7b13ce572136fc8ee82aBlock Operator
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