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 8998347 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97152678 epoch_slot_no: 211878 block_no: 8998170 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 83627 time: 2023-07-07 08:36:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x883af0857e9550e301b6e5b4039ce4dd02a0a84d49878418356ff3f89098fe01Block Operator
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