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 8971622 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96599071 epoch_slot_no: 90271 block_no: 8971445 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 82909 time: 2023-06-30 22:49:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ceea5338375fc264f7fa00cde28003ecd6e9d97d9f24f87f16331cfcaeb6e71Block Operator
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