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 8987815 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96934349 epoch_slot_no: 425549 block_no: 8987638 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 82815 time: 2023-07-04 19:57:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x751a645b544cb7e4e5da01ec77a911c64e342f12d2d6f82fccfa73eaf6195a90Block Operator
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