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 8985945 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96896098 epoch_slot_no: 387298 block_no: 8985768 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 88621 time: 2023-07-04 09:19:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8351b57a7869123259975d0d32f9c3fe92e11eca620456e89837d169f053400fBlock Operator
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