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 8987808 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96934090 epoch_slot_no: 425290 block_no: 8987631 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 46122 time: 2023-07-04 19:53:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3671f00fe676c82ab424a0f4d569e893ff9a8728c50a2a0f5e7e30d1ca37d024Block Operator
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