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 8971558 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96597641 epoch_slot_no: 88841 block_no: 8971381 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 88189 time: 2023-06-30 22:25:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x338346fe1f2776c2dc704e11c576ef55acf4abc98135c1a6e0d29b1cfe63cd29Block Operator
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