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 8987845 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 96934863 epoch_slot_no: 426063 block_no: 8987668 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 67355 time: 2023-07-04 20:05:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84bef7e2ca16dd07a74def51484bb17b0c446fe2b5ce266c8dfcac5d472d6941Block Operator
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