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 8976710 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96702595 epoch_slot_no: 193795 block_no: 8976533 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 14764 time: 2023-07-02 03:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf761de4000c7ac579d956a6ab75e3fcb724e428a7c3c2f36d93a663384efb380Block Operator
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