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 8982130 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96815450 epoch_slot_no: 306650 block_no: 8981953 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 18796 time: 2023-07-03 10:55:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14169abe40ef22041f8784914b113b57256be4ea7419657816faafc77a363f4dBlock Operator
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