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 8998950 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97165854 epoch_slot_no: 225054 block_no: 8998773 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 81980 time: 2023-07-07 12:15:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0461a43e0a693ef875253fc680500b147cf1e936a5ea21c01eb2fca41096c89dBlock Operator
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