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 8988396 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96946720 epoch_slot_no: 5920 block_no: 8988219 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 84354 time: 2023-07-04 23:23:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbda1a625b10364da267bdf63055102c7abc127ee4d90dea41ed11d8227434b9fBlock Operator
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