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 8996838 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97121703 epoch_slot_no: 180903 block_no: 8996661 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 75678 time: 2023-07-06 23:59:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a8933ac0b369fb274c6f3b0e9fa223d5109ef214495a7f69896ffbe70006f0eBlock Operator
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