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 8988177 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96941680 epoch_slot_no: 880 block_no: 8988000 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 79152 time: 2023-07-04 21:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6191c9089f59c548bd0e540da321e30e90e5764a9ff6a514a9f1b70e9d9f7c4fBlock Operator
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