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 8983692 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 96847287 epoch_slot_no: 338487 block_no: 8983515 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 88317 time: 2023-07-03 19:46:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x211fec1622e57bb4f4122f1dda0b9dbf420eb2ccf96a4b269dce8bb09b185e86Block Operator
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