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 8997951 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97145096 epoch_slot_no: 204296 block_no: 8997774 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 42893 time: 2023-07-07 06:29:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc956eb4afefffa2cec0145c4b6556e8bea2efa83d4a3afe4493ad792acc35cd0Block Operator
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