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 8978678 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96743979 epoch_slot_no: 235179 block_no: 8978501 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 84215 time: 2023-07-02 15:04:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16f36f42864306762c15cabe7f721413e4567362f17c6eb6a6e4844fdb89777Block Operator
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