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 8982376 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96820213 epoch_slot_no: 311413 block_no: 8982199 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 36574 time: 2023-07-03 12:15:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ad9617b63190500b7dd13d27e73c73ab1103cd4e0be11b087f7822e5a0f922Block Operator
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