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 8986971 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96917017 epoch_slot_no: 408217 block_no: 8986794 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 68019 time: 2023-07-04 15:08:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09960659fd694f7f85c2d6a0c90944b644db69eaabb90a43efd6f0d33d4c62a3Block Operator
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