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 8997206 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97129593 epoch_slot_no: 188793 block_no: 8997029 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 55868 time: 2023-07-07 02:11:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97850f2338432088486d21f290de832da90ec678705709336a8eb7cdc055e4d5Block Operator
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