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 8998722 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97160557 epoch_slot_no: 219757 block_no: 8998545 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 40483 time: 2023-07-07 10:47:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a8e9e9769aa04d57e8a86246308af82be8e1e673c0cb0f12bcde5498ca81d1Block Operator
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