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 8978665 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96743639 epoch_slot_no: 234839 block_no: 8978488 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 45411 time: 2023-07-02 14:58:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee7faa9a9a262ddc3058790b6dc30b98939f5b4ade06301f90c51b4a0dc2113Block Operator
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