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 8986456 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96906147 epoch_slot_no: 397347 block_no: 8986279 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 51523 time: 2023-07-04 12:07:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c3a55d5587399ba0b7cc642cb751fa4448c2d82906992e5e17a4efd01d08982Block Operator
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