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 8997086 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97127179 epoch_slot_no: 186379 block_no: 8996909 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 41296 time: 2023-07-07 01:31:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34f2e5cde7c16593aa5482e6e58932ef53700e7bef2850b31b98f40a75aad277Block Operator
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