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 8983371 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 96840211 epoch_slot_no: 331411 block_no: 8983194 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 80743 time: 2023-07-03 17:48:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f17a450778237cfd5e588590a660bcd765f3026c3dd0e0d762a2fbde7c4e68eBlock Operator
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