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 8978995 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96750448 epoch_slot_no: 241648 block_no: 8978818 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 80030 time: 2023-07-02 16:52:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3592750d5bff795e76102b8d5e2def95fe6e56791ccdafe558544f48b79d5fe0Block Operator
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