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 8979478 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96760245 epoch_slot_no: 251445 block_no: 8979301 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 80894 time: 2023-07-02 19:35:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76e6ea27eb385067a7770f162fc5fc9eae224f8f530f9a7607e3a4fa4878f69aBlock Operator
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