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 8984129 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96856453 epoch_slot_no: 347653 block_no: 8983952 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 88111 time: 2023-07-03 22:19:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x097fee0d57d0d31dbb94c029154797d52be7b268e58d75bc458f4590a8eb32b8Block Operator
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