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 8976725 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96702875 epoch_slot_no: 194075 block_no: 8976548 slot_leader_id: 8863455 size: 61195 time: 2023-07-02 03:39:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5954078c039d43e2aa6377f78e1ab21cb151b3893f6071fe463d5b4dfec4dd0Block Operator
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