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 8986680 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96910663 epoch_slot_no: 401863 block_no: 8986503 slot_leader_id: 8755072 size: 88820 time: 2023-07-04 13:22:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9989b6facd865d1e007e9556c57ceb3c6a8fc6a41f8e41f871e5576f93da12b9Block Operator
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