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 8978317 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96736615 epoch_slot_no: 227815 block_no: 8978140 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 12902 time: 2023-07-02 13:01:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed86a71ee2896c38f23eddb48f66cc7455bc58d408663201d4b9e39cdb6de90Block Operator
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