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 8971438 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96595392 epoch_slot_no: 86592 block_no: 8971261 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 84212 time: 2023-06-30 21:48:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e08888c912a5a74761a3090434d5b32f65456b0fa2b14e8fc471e6215b33f00Block Operator
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