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 8981218 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96796523 epoch_slot_no: 287723 block_no: 8981041 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 41591 time: 2023-07-03 05:40:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde8292ba5dfaeba33dcbec6460afee654fdeaea89062a8f2681389c5f4ef9fdbBlock Operator
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