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 8985549 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96887021 epoch_slot_no: 378221 block_no: 8985372 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 35660 time: 2023-07-04 06:48:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a22773bef3ea786f5a87bbc6d69db88c75609e03aa78cfc6942fd2e59497e46Block Operator
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