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 8996359 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97112066 epoch_slot_no: 171266 block_no: 8996182 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 34456 time: 2023-07-06 21:19:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd06aee98b07d6d2f72ffa430f851f5f0391771c4acaa1260b2516fc62a2e130cBlock Operator
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