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 8978141 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96732430 epoch_slot_no: 223630 block_no: 8977964 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 2618 time: 2023-07-02 11:52:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78a0e43bf875784b61d5cda97bdda82426b6c288338a001dd83ac71595cf7f33Block Operator
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