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 8976228 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 96692810 epoch_slot_no: 184010 block_no: 8976051 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 76624 time: 2023-07-02 00:51:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3a661605f9c0f09a4676d43c299f7a9c89352e794614eb6c25016a24491befBlock Operator
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