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 8984306 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96860166 epoch_slot_no: 351366 block_no: 8984129 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 42383 time: 2023-07-03 23:20:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e935e99e749063d475e6c78da7fa38e2eba354e90f5aa21d0c68342f3f82fcBlock Operator
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