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 8998403 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 97153804 epoch_slot_no: 213004 block_no: 8998226 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 71888 time: 2023-07-07 08:54:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6bbf68768251397fc8ea26765bfe5f7f97d8ac0d0f1a7bb007ef6ef4a785bdBlock Operator
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