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 8977769 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96724705 epoch_slot_no: 215905 block_no: 8977592 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 8853 time: 2023-07-02 09:43:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd39fb637fd2a74309a647c611192da4c66dce1a0d56f47c9f90b4718dc3c5f8cBlock Operator
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