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 8996869 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97122361 epoch_slot_no: 181561 block_no: 8996692 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 81810 time: 2023-07-07 00:10:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a1992572029c7729e569f6e94355f24e7a33d1805e710591c64d5b8dc2c167eBlock Operator
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