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 8981398 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96800579 epoch_slot_no: 291779 block_no: 8981221 slot_leader_id: 8863756 size: 12927 time: 2023-07-03 06:47:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188262aa103c851bf806acc2a438facc50dcb93af853f1aac09d755da9d5c5daBlock Operator
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