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 8999048 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97168167 epoch_slot_no: 227367 block_no: 8998871 slot_leader_id: 8526421 size: 54106 time: 2023-07-07 12:54:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x213b547bb8ec25fd279e8581ceb47049a215f362b97fc72c96af1548460405beBlock Operator
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