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 8986563 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96908044 epoch_slot_no: 399244 block_no: 8986386 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 74630 time: 2023-07-04 12:38:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98c003d16b033b6d09258b262ada31b1ba7c2779cbf69f3456fce9388b2c194bBlock Operator
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