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 8976624 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96700862 epoch_slot_no: 192062 block_no: 8976447 slot_leader_id: 8757580 size: 48145 time: 2023-07-02 03:05:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335d6ed9a387883c0cd37d70bac2d6dddf1fa997ba68c9268880a5e6161a5089Block Operator
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