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 8995996 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 97104697 epoch_slot_no: 163897 block_no: 8995819 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 75072 time: 2023-07-06 19:16:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2230f3ccc03bc49c484965e83f8b3e581557e94e2d1133f0edee583320f3c5a2Block Operator
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