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 8977392 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96716924 epoch_slot_no: 208124 block_no: 8977215 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 75022 time: 2023-07-02 07:33:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ba3c66b54d1080e77c94f7e4a40fa9ad4351b64dfce6206699cd4e27475dc15Block Operator
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