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 8996628 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97117582 epoch_slot_no: 176782 block_no: 8996451 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 52576 time: 2023-07-06 22:51:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda43ac34c00334621e181e0726d5c9220fe362072bf16eea14dab7a104dc704cBlock Operator
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