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 8997576 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97137455 epoch_slot_no: 196655 block_no: 8997399 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 52202 time: 2023-07-07 04:22:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a7036dc9d6779fe4d381fd610e9643f1b999e471b4ca4bcfcb24b788073b700Block Operator
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