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 8988485 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96948438 epoch_slot_no: 7638 block_no: 8988308 slot_leader_id: 8863716 size: 43142 time: 2023-07-04 23:52:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd5b20ce212ff8e3ad54220bbaf77d616d658a5b07cb19e83dac661fe9bad41Block Operator
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