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 8984562 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96865698 epoch_slot_no: 356898 block_no: 8984385 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 87510 time: 2023-07-04 00:53:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a4f7ae6571fbd3e47ad2957be1dc5601b93389204bf9969353fa5f9de696a52Block Operator
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