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 8988207 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 96942588 epoch_slot_no: 1788 block_no: 8988030 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 84437 time: 2023-07-04 22:14:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95f4283252fdbcbff3c52d23a939296e0535046f82025ce2af45774b208d2ccfBlock Operator
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