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 8971541 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96597389 epoch_slot_no: 88589 block_no: 8971364 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 48937 time: 2023-06-30 22:21:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecd2830e641b2e78a659457cf4a786aac5f102d494d62ff440ab6d32b4d7f04bBlock Operator
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