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 8996703 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97119055 epoch_slot_no: 178255 block_no: 8996526 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 56859 time: 2023-07-06 23:15:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa12e14b2fcbda6118b3b978d379c8af4b56aa9afff1fa92cac677c7e702c2a2cBlock Operator
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