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 8976118 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96690444 epoch_slot_no: 181644 block_no: 8975941 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 38746 time: 2023-07-02 00:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4dab242ec7f6aee719054619a0211bd80335cea50a221d020236155091733fBlock Operator
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