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 8986687 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96910897 epoch_slot_no: 402097 block_no: 8986510 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 88945 time: 2023-07-04 13:26:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f33c6c118f1dccaf1b9ffb5edbd7ff62be519c21c48ef86a35733b75ef6a5fBlock Operator
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