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 8981150 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96795151 epoch_slot_no: 286351 block_no: 8980973 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 83769 time: 2023-07-03 05:17:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe369114b2a170ac3a428807e04cf2ba6b0482b3a05d5dc9a8e0e8f239b852ec2Block Operator
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