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 8971470 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96596103 epoch_slot_no: 87303 block_no: 8971293 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 71877 time: 2023-06-30 21:59:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2ee7509d5a6cada474895a2705635fae6bbf60f1b9fb29f66871a377d8c9977Block Operator
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