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 8978026 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96730330 epoch_slot_no: 221530 block_no: 8977849 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 48893 time: 2023-07-02 11:17:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021fd86c051a6041f420ad087f3610882a572940f60747bef467da0306f2c492Block Operator
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