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 8996633 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 97117649 epoch_slot_no: 176849 block_no: 8996456 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 12840 time: 2023-07-06 22:52:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab3639b813a36de6ee15e4a3b7b882fbfff92876873863be2d4143bf7137a9b1Block Operator
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