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 8996476 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 97114415 epoch_slot_no: 173615 block_no: 8996299 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 64868 time: 2023-07-06 21:58:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac1d06eac121cdd2230a686c6f2bfc65004574e34e179ff3882fcc8f75c0e15Block Operator
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