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 8976431 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96696925 epoch_slot_no: 188125 block_no: 8976254 slot_leader_id: 8755072 size: 60098 time: 2023-07-02 02:00:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31136ecc13224fa1bc1ac5bed84e7eb3f92f679a7f3568fe1e0b3e240876db46Block Operator
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