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 8986554 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96907826 epoch_slot_no: 399026 block_no: 8986377 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 81706 time: 2023-07-04 12:35:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b5cca155abc5322b51794cbfd040feae6e1b3664f5a8db989b527850bf28721Block Operator
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