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 8996804 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97121076 epoch_slot_no: 180276 block_no: 8996627 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 53008 time: 2023-07-06 23:49:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3f4c7fcfc0797e64ec757853fcab220b098a559346f058f2d7dcf10e6488c09Block Operator
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