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 8987909 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96936265 epoch_slot_no: 427465 block_no: 8987732 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 88862 time: 2023-07-04 20:29:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x946d307c89773178d9e1889cb968c5c0532d8100f2ab3221e5f538bfc5c6527dBlock Operator
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