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 8986984 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96917309 epoch_slot_no: 408509 block_no: 8986807 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 85384 time: 2023-07-04 15:13:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe719926d75f9473b1fe55985c049f562c3385efdb282d9e0ad644a97763511f7Block Operator
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