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 8998193 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 97149614 epoch_slot_no: 208814 block_no: 8998016 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 87204 time: 2023-07-07 07:45:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0759e18155d06b8cd1ba93e8a66b23e248f357ddb1834630a190380d33a92cBlock Operator
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