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 8988419 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96947123 epoch_slot_no: 6323 block_no: 8988242 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 88008 time: 2023-07-04 23:30:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20bfeb43b37abc669c34b6e3fdc070880d9a98446ccd204db34a811c4eacb6c5Block Operator
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