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 8984834 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96871448 epoch_slot_no: 362648 block_no: 8984657 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 17812 time: 2023-07-04 02:28:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8182f25f2c8601aa81e0e8edebbf1db3244f6da45aca3d8230a6425a3e4a5da4Block Operator
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