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 8996546 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97115829 epoch_slot_no: 175029 block_no: 8996369 slot_leader_id: 4652935 size: 87018 time: 2023-07-06 22:22:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7a27089a122369f80db0fdac250a4fa25e1a3f95c897c3bdbb72b4b28dec63cBlock Operator
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