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 8978745 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96745407 epoch_slot_no: 236607 block_no: 8978568 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 88582 time: 2023-07-02 15:28:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97efaa22aeb448991f4881fc2b0d016908c73ae83aaeb18b587c34751b850e3cBlock Operator
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