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 8978104 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96731842 epoch_slot_no: 223042 block_no: 8977927 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 66887 time: 2023-07-02 11:42:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfe983702c7e04cbd091283da1e904659121c96060154cee09114f31c2c67be6Block Operator
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