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 8988255 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96943750 epoch_slot_no: 2950 block_no: 8988078 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 87444 time: 2023-07-04 22:34:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9f30eb17f4e3bd5a0399253d2d30a6ce651bb10a37c1f6156985b771c709e6aBlock Operator
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