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 8976472 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 96697963 epoch_slot_no: 189163 block_no: 8976295 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 87120 time: 2023-07-02 02:17:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0db3bb599d1929c7916af27c0b985a8006dd5a57d9f1e0eb00a1d257bf818a8dBlock Operator
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