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 8975873 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96685457 epoch_slot_no: 176657 block_no: 8975696 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 37063 time: 2023-07-01 22:49:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2539a7fff21a7c5b3429a4155e54ff0cf4b2be3da953a281eb1763aee101602aBlock Operator
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