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 8982981 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96832314 epoch_slot_no: 323514 block_no: 8982804 slot_leader_id: 6407465 size: 87745 time: 2023-07-03 15:36:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c2f0592542cf03fdfd08a4c130a87016820a0c327231630bc08983aa0afe22Block Operator
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