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 8997034 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 97126003 epoch_slot_no: 185203 block_no: 8996857 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 85559 time: 2023-07-07 01:11:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7733ac839342a6e20fc2fbd9b5386750e6018adcaa083c6914ce1c8820584d9Block Operator
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