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 8998235 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97150413 epoch_slot_no: 209613 block_no: 8998058 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 67197 time: 2023-07-07 07:58:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef29d422c4940e98a4f33c047cf016f7fbf7d9a950de9d59a03a923be94be0faBlock Operator
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