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 8981679 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96806146 epoch_slot_no: 297346 block_no: 8981502 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 42615 time: 2023-07-03 08:20:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff40b05ff9f07f3bece9f11bbed6c21468cb84fdf196b61bcb46a0d00590f91aBlock Operator
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