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 8987677 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96931516 epoch_slot_no: 422716 block_no: 8987500 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 86090 time: 2023-07-04 19:10:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa509d1dde469b33afd603b55d37009e96a5c168356f53ac1de3b578f8c9e3ea6Block Operator
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