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 8987031 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96918528 epoch_slot_no: 409728 block_no: 8986854 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 33433 time: 2023-07-04 15:33:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4146e3fb58cec9f128f62a8a77f395412863607079a82938747b14a334d92708Block Operator
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