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 8982381 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96820402 epoch_slot_no: 311602 block_no: 8982204 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 66133 time: 2023-07-03 12:18:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871cbfcf56b1f14976112e290b04b3f94df012ed2889aa7c7810264d62eeb794Block Operator
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