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 8998362 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97152979 epoch_slot_no: 212179 block_no: 8998185 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 35255 time: 2023-07-07 08:41:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ffa2a7d03fb6065e331a60f910b897bf52b8a98ef3df75db7fa9aa32c67f251Block Operator
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