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 8978272 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96735418 epoch_slot_no: 226618 block_no: 8978095 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 36345 time: 2023-07-02 12:41:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb800f50e45cc0fdac2026b71a06300a7a0d1d748f90450f786778ff2cd0cf52fBlock Operator
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