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 8976525 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96698979 epoch_slot_no: 190179 block_no: 8976348 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 87977 time: 2023-07-02 02:34:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefb83b553cb79f09dd67a9a559633ce4a2f3b41d3515278622644975b78a9b1Block Operator
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