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 8979957 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96770068 epoch_slot_no: 261268 block_no: 8979780 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 48982 time: 2023-07-02 22:19:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea26ce2963e39a6da0c72be048cb7b838b0ed638fbc4b9a0cf0afbc36f18d71bBlock Operator
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