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 8996974 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97124499 epoch_slot_no: 183699 block_no: 8996797 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 52990 time: 2023-07-07 00:46:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f652cde2f0bb5d5a14a97ca08cf3bd777480f1360a55176aaa7279dbdda0f6Block Operator
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