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 8978343 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96737082 epoch_slot_no: 228282 block_no: 8978166 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 25182 time: 2023-07-02 13:09:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd21791ff0d024fbead2a38229f8d56f716801b9e43b1d2711c157b72da4f16Block Operator
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