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 8988374 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96946284 epoch_slot_no: 5484 block_no: 8988197 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 70703 time: 2023-07-04 23:16:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb15eda97ecc4ab860856d1673e62cacb499c15979819b026b110b8de2bfb7c14Block Operator
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