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 8996645 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 97117831 epoch_slot_no: 177031 block_no: 8996468 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 52322 time: 2023-07-06 22:55:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09fc0a0f23c3978501db12d621fe7f4819d9c08ad85cf4f7d9cf91e4f9f11013Block Operator
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