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 8997197 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97129420 epoch_slot_no: 188620 block_no: 8997020 slot_leader_id: 4652935 size: 53583 time: 2023-07-07 02:08:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9801e09a9ab0ba72fae875dfdb1f05c12168ffe5e92ff7d3578550a5a13cb7b7Block Operator
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