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 8982378 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96820281 epoch_slot_no: 311481 block_no: 8982201 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 59818 time: 2023-07-03 12:16:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0f1a4bd7b6627b98b45282bc93a01033ab93750395e2138386e55b6c8405a0Block Operator
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