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 8976301 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96694225 epoch_slot_no: 185425 block_no: 8976124 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 53470 time: 2023-07-02 01:15:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f4cea79918dae77001693302b0796f5c9e89edf3fb17fd7ad8800e5f08991aBlock Operator
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