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 8977867 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96726780 epoch_slot_no: 217980 block_no: 8977690 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 19537 time: 2023-07-02 10:17:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c7c8d2a43fa086067fb9d89c55ffb2c9f6b9ce880376953b8cd3a79488ad05fBlock Operator
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