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 8977898 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96727428 epoch_slot_no: 218628 block_no: 8977721 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 42427 time: 2023-07-02 10:28:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21613243e4ef52f768ee9470b55eac23bd1a200daee18b8b2184732ce63c6eecBlock Operator
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