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 8977944 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96728225 epoch_slot_no: 219425 block_no: 8977767 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 48696 time: 2023-07-02 10:41:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc974e8dd504957b48ea6cb4302437338f0a2a2d4248c1ab552ebfe0f8e8c43e5Block Operator
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