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 8986408 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96905358 epoch_slot_no: 396558 block_no: 8986231 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 78796 time: 2023-07-04 11:54:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d7f587005ecb0f420cdd43c5a33f5a4d65e7d2d624c7219a663eba36c3a9fcBlock Operator
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