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 8979131 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96753227 epoch_slot_no: 244427 block_no: 8978954 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 88354 time: 2023-07-02 17:38:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0d9e7ab94d3859e158758a61a08da8b242c32b38a440e45a3fce70d2eb00ffBlock Operator
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