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 8971436 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96595350 epoch_slot_no: 86550 block_no: 8971259 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 33319 time: 2023-06-30 21:47:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ae20cb5cc27dc41a1df089b0498cd7e20883a668e109931ca046bd4a6d0828Block Operator
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