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 8981223 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96796660 epoch_slot_no: 287860 block_no: 8981046 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 64665 time: 2023-07-03 05:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f86121fee65f15b6f23fe75b4af37b7bbfc7ce8681dcfc4be2206aea54c686Block Operator
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