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 8998583 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 97157481 epoch_slot_no: 216681 block_no: 8998406 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 88889 time: 2023-07-07 09:56:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44da82f0bb3626e36e912b2bde8ac0a1fb7b4a861a774447fa3e47c5bf816a10Block Operator
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