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 8996078 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 97106404 epoch_slot_no: 165604 block_no: 8995901 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 81478 time: 2023-07-06 19:44:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca83d1fcfe42d872716692552a06654fe478d7cd20ad89a204a98557f550e339Block Operator
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