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 8971731 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96601199 epoch_slot_no: 92399 block_no: 8971554 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 23550 time: 2023-06-30 23:24:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51a8db9549e99d3cbf5802fef4fca4bffa03fcab013f624a4aa4c01b996b70e6Block Operator
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