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 8996964 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 97124243 epoch_slot_no: 183443 block_no: 8996787 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 5940 time: 2023-07-07 00:42:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfbc58ff7d66a7026cc9974d9e432b531624ec8b7bf1d88a980747e41863e19bBlock Operator
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