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 8985466 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96885243 epoch_slot_no: 376443 block_no: 8985289 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 16874 time: 2023-07-04 06:18:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e16b7415df9914ffbce457cd8bc283be562e66556774e44dd40cfe68115993aBlock Operator
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