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 8971827 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96602883 epoch_slot_no: 94083 block_no: 8971650 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 60991 time: 2023-06-30 23:52:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec269b4cea03f9a1599f9cd7e788189c83b35813086f9e8b580ca36273b57b4bBlock Operator
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