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 8997300 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97131837 epoch_slot_no: 191037 block_no: 8997123 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 42932 time: 2023-07-07 02:48:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81bfb07f646e90a06aa01ca4ac2e02fd03b6557cf168cb990cc10a4ffc27470bBlock Operator
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