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 8996399 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 97112842 epoch_slot_no: 172042 block_no: 8996222 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 84159 time: 2023-07-06 21:32:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328fb76f4b5659d20d1310b4d65f61e6f36d30b363758a39906f1f7a8f1613dfBlock Operator
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