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 8971982 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96606116 epoch_slot_no: 97316 block_no: 8971805 slot_leader_id: 6041091 size: 69563 time: 2023-07-01 00:46:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9235cb3b9e7d3e742ef49668c1cd82082ed0ac2d1a2dfd384203d119f85f052bBlock Operator
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