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 8987321 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96924640 epoch_slot_no: 415840 block_no: 8987144 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 82662 time: 2023-07-04 17:15:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26032406aa66ada092563ad02e8259c700d774bf30b57938996de8b3a029069cBlock Operator
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