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 8977266 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96714545 epoch_slot_no: 205745 block_no: 8977089 slot_leader_id: 8917463 size: 78482 time: 2023-07-02 06:53:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2270d93a3d3b5165cebbfcb30f732850b1ef9872d15804039200c4f5e8b3ec9eBlock Operator
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