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 8978366 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96737579 epoch_slot_no: 228779 block_no: 8978189 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 67878 time: 2023-07-02 13:17:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecf3100264b9d60d9bffa44d1fe6a74f6c98acb0e7ddc885f69afee8ab248aa9Block Operator
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