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 8988991 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96959086 epoch_slot_no: 18286 block_no: 8988814 slot_leader_id: 6264932 size: 31854 time: 2023-07-05 02:49:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a6ea22df15f3f535d7f88e0cc04cba0c5b8908f9abd0fde81b31580a2096cdBlock Operator
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