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 8998017 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97146274 epoch_slot_no: 205474 block_no: 8997840 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 87581 time: 2023-07-07 06:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f3ce15b2db3949fe4bfae0a586478172b27033b3f8c994f4da26ab4ba03d74Block Operator
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