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 8976873 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96706659 epoch_slot_no: 197859 block_no: 8976696 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 88631 time: 2023-07-02 04:42:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32bbf8216e4b4d574005179bd9f8c15812cb94352c642553a9b29fff43e3866Block Operator
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