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 8988976 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96958826 epoch_slot_no: 18026 block_no: 8988799 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 68868 time: 2023-07-05 02:45:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf43ef58a45970d44681d003b9694158187b7151577e167baedf5d3de3ba5937aBlock Operator
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