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 8979120 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96752909 epoch_slot_no: 244109 block_no: 8978943 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 86554 time: 2023-07-02 17:33:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4fe5964f9e4f2fd85fa480abee433eaca0b278d6a41e067b8ee3088639df139Block Operator
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