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 8981090 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96793939 epoch_slot_no: 285139 block_no: 8980913 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 77456 time: 2023-07-03 04:57:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58761d991bd7fc5f85cb54dbd23c9eee17c6676ae228cda182dbf464e5a6e3a8Block Operator
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