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 8996661 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 97118229 epoch_slot_no: 177429 block_no: 8996484 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 86451 time: 2023-07-06 23:02:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7699c3b2e75c110cba661a26e3ba744210dd092b6aa5e83641893ca3e12e702aBlock Operator
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