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 8971807 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96602666 epoch_slot_no: 93866 block_no: 8971630 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 82832 time: 2023-06-30 23:49:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d046e6762de6916a90dd171fc5a98bb0f8a2142e4a045ade731d6ceebe3a24Block Operator
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