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 8979679 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 96764320 epoch_slot_no: 255520 block_no: 8979502 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 87445 time: 2023-07-02 20:43:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf085416252e0b656410282ecf0cd209ea3d99e310c4172cd84fdb196faad869Block Operator
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