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 8996649 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97117950 epoch_slot_no: 177150 block_no: 8996472 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 86741 time: 2023-07-06 22:57:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2a9e982c3d588e0e09b9d40858e0624e445d7ca87b4d72bae810362cf1fb2d0Block Operator
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