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 8996412 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97113126 epoch_slot_no: 172326 block_no: 8996235 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 87431 time: 2023-07-06 21:36:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba16eb553903c6e9ae51277365e3bcdeead8be037f98d82b5eb90efaca2c7ffBlock Operator
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