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 8981273 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96797593 epoch_slot_no: 288793 block_no: 8981096 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 30517 time: 2023-07-03 05:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe997aff1ea700c2062e7291fa6436f403a254b1c2c18952ebe4a3acc4ac20ca5Block Operator
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