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 8983109 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96834974 epoch_slot_no: 326174 block_no: 8982932 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 48096 time: 2023-07-03 16:21:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eb5f0a880f57573265052105b992decc25895f1529b282d85358db9f3249c0dBlock Operator
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