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 8998196 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 97149684 epoch_slot_no: 208884 block_no: 8998019 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 38834 time: 2023-07-07 07:46:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899d1ba34da7b4c3d38b5aa804ceab7247c7946d810a7df8337820efd3c804d7Block Operator
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