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 8986497 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96906846 epoch_slot_no: 398046 block_no: 8986320 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 54169 time: 2023-07-04 12:18:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b7eda3a318c05793da630691ed207868a9a7018f2e08d142f4e0316fc2e4e7fBlock Operator
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