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 8981029 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96792570 epoch_slot_no: 283770 block_no: 8980852 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 58389 time: 2023-07-03 04:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e07a836820bcdf780640ef7d1d36a9238470a4f018ae376fbf5a5ce28d3220bBlock Operator
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