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 8984184 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96857545 epoch_slot_no: 348745 block_no: 8984007 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 81048 time: 2023-07-03 22:37:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10716edbc26563e2b1fcc0e20cb39c6b7a6ba90fe262ba0ba6dc340fa94e3a38Block Operator
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