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 8985785 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96892288 epoch_slot_no: 383488 block_no: 8985608 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 38852 time: 2023-07-04 08:16:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f00956b6e3a56dc3e7d7f2d8bec610709d247345263e3401f81e29d6bf707aBlock Operator
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