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 8984317 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96860430 epoch_slot_no: 351630 block_no: 8984140 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 29245 time: 2023-07-03 23:25:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fd6c7e8044d8459fa1031afbeaf3b08319c4e7ae32b31f49cfcf523da369dfdBlock Operator
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