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 8987717 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 96932255 epoch_slot_no: 423455 block_no: 8987540 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 88270 time: 2023-07-04 19:22:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd8ed88bc728b40d24ac84dccef0c87709aefa900146c3e740a5ae36e8e8346Block Operator
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