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 8988593 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96950423 epoch_slot_no: 9623 block_no: 8988416 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 83857 time: 2023-07-05 00:25:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x535ba9138fb8d05ee9f16d4411b31196732ab3c6dab990db1593b26dd0d2e904Block Operator
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