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 8983142 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96835761 epoch_slot_no: 326961 block_no: 8982965 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 59873 time: 2023-07-03 16:34:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa20848779681c30dd22eda066efbfc759d8d2f19c085e0f29b52358bf586d475Block Operator
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