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 8978862 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96747790 epoch_slot_no: 238990 block_no: 8978685 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 88689 time: 2023-07-02 16:08:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa033fe2be476ae5be401e042ab19739ea06c527413644248d1cd0dd5279508e0Block Operator
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