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 8997686 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97139783 epoch_slot_no: 198983 block_no: 8997509 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 32648 time: 2023-07-07 05:01:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71edf53f6ba8c0e712cc22271759c46d4f409d14ef3a2fdfb8e226cd538596c3Block Operator
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