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 8983867 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 96851132 epoch_slot_no: 342332 block_no: 8983690 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 82879 time: 2023-07-03 20:50:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e41bdbbda765727026c1f69d298c2fc72196a80b4b1893b3e0e57db383aa6faBlock Operator
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