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 8986466 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96906317 epoch_slot_no: 397517 block_no: 8986289 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 56778 time: 2023-07-04 12:10:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19cde826950b40e09561599737d810c55004aa97cbaee365a0b4fd02030d686cBlock Operator
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