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 8979597 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96762667 epoch_slot_no: 253867 block_no: 8979420 slot_leader_id: 8676723 size: 77181 time: 2023-07-02 20:15:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf52051c47fa1b2937c5be6830c3332e9a9704ac8593c50bbd0a899e75330b5fBlock Operator
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