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 8985557 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96887200 epoch_slot_no: 378400 block_no: 8985380 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 7247 time: 2023-07-04 06:51:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0abf53ebda452e42c50621d5d201560420579fc7363025dd42b3cb11ee71a5e4Block Operator
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