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 8987481 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96927723 epoch_slot_no: 418923 block_no: 8987304 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 41877 time: 2023-07-04 18:06:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0713b40c92997e060486400d4c753f2c554f60c4899635926d4f7a478ca0e25Block Operator
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