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 8997683 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97139724 epoch_slot_no: 198924 block_no: 8997506 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 68199 time: 2023-07-07 05:00:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00865ba49abd0d8142df8568f017d8674beb685c6008d537cc0ce3f0fe1c8bb0Block Operator
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