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 8979114 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96752762 epoch_slot_no: 243962 block_no: 8978937 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 88303 time: 2023-07-02 17:30:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x551f17a53dd63dd724b8351891a8c1d1a043853646358482b715b67cc1374196Block Operator
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