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 8997176 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97128997 epoch_slot_no: 188197 block_no: 8996999 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 84613 time: 2023-07-07 02:01:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c539aabfa3455c875c2e20cc23abfb696761ba600699279cbdc4e8725a452bBlock Operator
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