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 8988548 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96949623 epoch_slot_no: 8823 block_no: 8988371 slot_leader_id: 8864884 size: 88380 time: 2023-07-05 00:11:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb40a2b2abd5b1e677bf290cdf3a1bea94d32c598517be2eaf9ca9d3eed9ddb32Block Operator
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