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 8999427 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97175695 epoch_slot_no: 234895 block_no: 8999250 slot_leader_id: 7152020 size: 87398 time: 2023-07-07 14:59:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf73289cf5c9deeaa26bd77871961f95aa5f77d8a817983857fb82b96553a6a8eBlock Operator
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