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 8996995 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97124787 epoch_slot_no: 183987 block_no: 8996818 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 60202 time: 2023-07-07 00:51:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22ac5514453d6f0280cc703a2bcc59f8f619d1710d8bc80ffc2913fef07145daBlock Operator
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