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 8978872 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96747949 epoch_slot_no: 239149 block_no: 8978695 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 86416 time: 2023-07-02 16:10:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc280fc6a73af9a8d98c8d342f2a1c6d83aabf30234409130ee140a5c6edcb2d9Block Operator
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