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 8998952 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 97165887 epoch_slot_no: 225087 block_no: 8998775 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 31579 time: 2023-07-07 12:16:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96c088be44730b946b012c70b18543ea3c45360db0c94b8e8e158af76ced5941Block Operator
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