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 8998491 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 97155498 epoch_slot_no: 214698 block_no: 8998314 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 14514 time: 2023-07-07 09:23:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a29e9b3d5ee59fba507ff7cebc9d67b85024fa2f4c7ec7e7714d03ddc0d134Block Operator
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