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 8979310 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 96756826 epoch_slot_no: 248026 block_no: 8979133 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 11273 time: 2023-07-02 18:38:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bb89848ac01ae3582317b356ff5b680f4e57be054a679f7cd6823771fcae33Block Operator
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