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 8976521 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96698937 epoch_slot_no: 190137 block_no: 8976344 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 68941 time: 2023-07-02 02:33:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccc6860e3db25b0fc6bb499c2daffa69b54736960c8b4f98062f004d4374f5a9Block Operator
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