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 8998373 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97153232 epoch_slot_no: 212432 block_no: 8998196 slot_leader_id: 8862943 size: 50909 time: 2023-07-07 08:45:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd81373bac4481840371a4c3b3647587ebac0f0e484f1ee2d8204efd6d36bceb9Block Operator
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