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 8979384 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96758355 epoch_slot_no: 249555 block_no: 8979207 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 41128 time: 2023-07-02 19:04:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae16379ca3ed7a770b6544764614c1ec513e8eab0114d605905d5b59c704f164Block Operator
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