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 8997946 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97145047 epoch_slot_no: 204247 block_no: 8997769 slot_leader_id: 8997946 size: 33590 time: 2023-07-07 06:28:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45086d5481015d96f981518e128830c686b93b4ac0d3ca2856fa6dba789d0b63Block Operator
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