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 8996707 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97119094 epoch_slot_no: 178294 block_no: 8996530 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 22350 time: 2023-07-06 23:16:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8239ae7017336c502317fe3c54c388b9e398476fca684bca8d84988afa2fb590Block Operator
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