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 8983842 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96850496 epoch_slot_no: 341696 block_no: 8983665 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 38065 time: 2023-07-03 20:39:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ba14133632057cbba0e04ea9eb9f8c5829f28736dfa1e1a87b9d52954213a4Block Operator
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