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 8996334 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97111652 epoch_slot_no: 170852 block_no: 8996157 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 87205 time: 2023-07-06 21:12:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab76130934251ac5cbae9ed304494f5e50f890c846e2e2787e55e6d5fb1c890Block Operator
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