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 8986241 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96902276 epoch_slot_no: 393476 block_no: 8986064 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 68759 time: 2023-07-04 11:02:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda9e1a952c8329a87258f22cfa256514bdfcca1c1e4d20583943867a7f04ca58Block Operator
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