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 8988647 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96951616 epoch_slot_no: 10816 block_no: 8988470 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 73885 time: 2023-07-05 00:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342a5c9b7ccd973bd170cbfafd342a1227206b55f4971035794fb54cf6d20712Block Operator
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