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 8998729 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97160625 epoch_slot_no: 219825 block_no: 8998552 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 20198 time: 2023-07-07 10:48:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf202e14dcde5497f0be9e0b0e9a1d21377fa3ab4cf70deab8535821d89bf0d04Block Operator
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