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 8996515 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 97115297 epoch_slot_no: 174497 block_no: 8996338 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 83210 time: 2023-07-06 22:13:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbd9c050850ac3bd8befe88e756a3d3239d845f90bc92f222ff3a56de466992aBlock Operator
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