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 8984621 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96866875 epoch_slot_no: 358075 block_no: 8984444 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 42108 time: 2023-07-04 01:12:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a0f8ab964557f9c3fa643fbeecbfacb28f794be7e16a0cb4c66e8ceafe9eac2Block Operator
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