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 8973661 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96639965 epoch_slot_no: 131165 block_no: 8973484 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 6135 time: 2023-07-01 10:10:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71e7868f676ddee5aee4b75d93c2d2f19e368bbf2ac3daa309935566fb1bed15Block Operator
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