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 8996718 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97119358 epoch_slot_no: 178558 block_no: 8996541 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 87660 time: 2023-07-06 23:20:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49c557238bf64a6740cd73447672b3091b346a93e61470d8480191ef3550ec07Block Operator
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