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 8976617 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96700713 epoch_slot_no: 191913 block_no: 8976440 slot_leader_id: 8863114 size: 73326 time: 2023-07-02 03:03:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308ee3356611b73b34731eff06cd9e4e15788bcb119490e40992b9bf14a961eeBlock Operator
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