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 8983701 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 96847534 epoch_slot_no: 338734 block_no: 8983524 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88046 time: 2023-07-03 19:50:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x837cf704f63c4d01a9bdb860e640f2a5baa82916a6fb9f70471f78ff981ba21dBlock Operator
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