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 8976169 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96691464 epoch_slot_no: 182664 block_no: 8975992 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 84079 time: 2023-07-02 00:29:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d9d9cd6c88d03626265526101590f3fe82f00eea115f2be376d0c620ce51beBlock Operator
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