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 8976700 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96702430 epoch_slot_no: 193630 block_no: 8976523 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 64139 time: 2023-07-02 03:32:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc353c60ea7164aae58cb7d42c8bf78be3e018f9526fd2278f1a51cd04562033Block Operator
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