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 8999112 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97169214 epoch_slot_no: 228414 block_no: 8998935 slot_leader_id: 8773621 size: 67957 time: 2023-07-07 13:11:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c9b03b0250013fca72d7e9b2dd33ea4f06d9f490f1fbdc12be269586a11a24Block Operator
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