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 8977141 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96712329 epoch_slot_no: 203529 block_no: 8976964 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 75250 time: 2023-07-02 06:17:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa90227caa21d0f30fd17f5179efb39c371bc87634b147a3e4dc2c296a0c18ff4Block Operator
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