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 8986337 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96903974 epoch_slot_no: 395174 block_no: 8986160 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 18077 time: 2023-07-04 11:31:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32b53007bfd5d6ed599044a76df8de3f388d20af8a20a4b52205bf1b171f71f8Block Operator
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