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 8997894 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97144049 epoch_slot_no: 203249 block_no: 8997717 slot_leader_id: 6802730 size: 28834 time: 2023-07-07 06:12:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf886aa8fa758c1756623bea1325397fee30453a2ed90fccb9a6a81d30a98dc95Block Operator
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