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 8977297 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96715065 epoch_slot_no: 206265 block_no: 8977120 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 83354 time: 2023-07-02 07:02:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580e033e5398d9eb2bc5a41893ca9cd2ceec62b10abf953ee87b47775dd8425aBlock Operator
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