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 8979004 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96750566 epoch_slot_no: 241766 block_no: 8978827 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 11488 time: 2023-07-02 16:54:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ecc5e0661ddb482f53dabb7fdcfbb27c1ad1422404e3e93a021f73ee1c624fBlock Operator
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