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 8997264 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97131192 epoch_slot_no: 190392 block_no: 8997087 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 86958 time: 2023-07-07 02:38:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f287634ee476e7fd560bc71471e188c4f0101c7c9a07433068f021e6fe1b23Block Operator
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