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 8985578 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96887548 epoch_slot_no: 378748 block_no: 8985401 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 8237 time: 2023-07-04 06:57:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6125f727148043b60de400474761501d094b4af744d0316433186b792d70a4b2Block Operator
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