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 8986368 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96904557 epoch_slot_no: 395757 block_no: 8986191 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 4600 time: 2023-07-04 11:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeca00976d0a35d0204fb3390954b25690fdb7d11ee5d09671585a99b7659624Block Operator
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