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 8983204 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96836948 epoch_slot_no: 328148 block_no: 8983027 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 33326 time: 2023-07-03 16:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d670dae8561c0b5c225b7ef028d3da0851e9c91990c9b96912ecf52d4766467Block Operator
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