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 8976434 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96696959 epoch_slot_no: 188159 block_no: 8976257 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 34992 time: 2023-07-02 02:00:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x608987b24b7d913ef54245ab3bd1f4a05ad5287acbaaf499a94a9afa9b890a6aBlock Operator
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