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 8971551 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 96597534 epoch_slot_no: 88734 block_no: 8971374 slot_leader_id: 8510363 size: 74406 time: 2023-06-30 22:23:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e49e7c1059b3efbba5ef0490bb6b9e20c3bcc744abd467aadd3f302a9658d82Block Operator
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