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 8971445 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96595483 epoch_slot_no: 86683 block_no: 8971268 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 70228 time: 2023-06-30 21:49:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618c205dd29d83127056ff820c7ba5ec161fdaaab077b14bce5bb7f577db234cBlock Operator
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