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 8988292 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96944621 epoch_slot_no: 3821 block_no: 8988115 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 85589 time: 2023-07-04 22:48:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2151c2e03af52a3d2e0e4ae539e031a1e5334b4434abdfb84e07c85685de364eBlock Operator
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