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 8975398 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96675610 epoch_slot_no: 166810 block_no: 8975221 slot_leader_id: 4601213 size: 56852 time: 2023-07-01 20:05:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88baaa1f98ee0ac4900421ab1517951340b1ac91ad8993e2a94d2dd23f6bfdd9Block Operator
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