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 8998015 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97146236 epoch_slot_no: 205436 block_no: 8997838 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 80681 time: 2023-07-07 06:48:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x922ddb2426e1bb7c424896ec7b97fa0dff952cc5f06d91a0f9548c1028b782d2Block Operator
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