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 8986015 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96897612 epoch_slot_no: 388812 block_no: 8985838 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 17276 time: 2023-07-04 09:45:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbb632b097d7439a7ad8798c8e09a8029f7d8a0e8c63d2fb6a460daff1e7befdBlock Operator
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