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 8997241 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 97130495 epoch_slot_no: 189695 block_no: 8997064 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 69665 time: 2023-07-07 02:26:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5c2384f4e582c0bb10193d521b382d28b1f8808e90d466f4c082273be86cf3Block Operator
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