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 8996882 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 97122700 epoch_slot_no: 181900 block_no: 8996705 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 86293 time: 2023-07-07 00:16:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72657fecfad337397528580ed7754ae6bace4e2a083f6fb7f81c9772ca9a7d2dBlock Operator
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