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 8979102 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96752439 epoch_slot_no: 243639 block_no: 8978925 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 44968 time: 2023-07-02 17:25:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bfff9b3a7d8aa9e9364f44cebaa44cc631b0010e5fd9727cf9fe038a2fec67Block Operator
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