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 8996272 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 97110347 epoch_slot_no: 169547 block_no: 8996095 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 76739 time: 2023-07-06 20:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa68d543e43fa51c6acbd9dd08c27beeee32afb77787f55bd53e56bd9b918c2d7Block Operator
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