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 8997966 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97145290 epoch_slot_no: 204490 block_no: 8997789 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 54572 time: 2023-07-07 06:33:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f62a1656b242db9b10045799c0a3bb413cc8bf6506495290f4303f0be3df3cBlock Operator
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