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 8999002 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97167254 epoch_slot_no: 226454 block_no: 8998825 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 3840 time: 2023-07-07 12:39:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0527094cf5b0d591f898d338382ea5bd2a597d29b79cbf954a66f81295797dddBlock Operator
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