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 8986886 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96915155 epoch_slot_no: 406355 block_no: 8986709 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 87936 time: 2023-07-04 14:37:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18acb9c552cf5e0c93e31bf24e6092a9138813f335bfda016dc6796a06a1b03bBlock Operator
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