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 8996009 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 97104987 epoch_slot_no: 164187 block_no: 8995832 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 88122 time: 2023-07-06 19:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf732d1ab674b6545418a3b1c3173683916d01427a56b26e22c1acc3208517952Block Operator
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