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 8975980 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96687636 epoch_slot_no: 178836 block_no: 8975803 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 62422 time: 2023-07-01 23:25:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be538849a8f2d09854429e6deb8cd709d3db32a5b89d42d70b090375c6939b3Block Operator
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