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 8984097 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96855665 epoch_slot_no: 346865 block_no: 8983920 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 5443 time: 2023-07-03 22:05:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1554ee9d30bb90ed6f5fb1b250c44e1bbf276ff7e15cb731c44f88b00649faeeBlock Operator
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