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 8979437 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96759508 epoch_slot_no: 250708 block_no: 8979260 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 85209 time: 2023-07-02 19:23:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9764a49c7b275f50b87e7b81e975462c7b3f09a43e56222a4c05cc2e6bab5b8Block Operator
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