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 8988487 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96948459 epoch_slot_no: 7659 block_no: 8988310 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 65472 time: 2023-07-04 23:52:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fef2f5e3c117645a124884b065be748c31ef40b11f1c80e4217fbcff9cb08d3Block Operator
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