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 8999473 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 97176563 epoch_slot_no: 235763 block_no: 8999296 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 22979 time: 2023-07-07 15:14:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1cfc4eb615958adb0a72b596ca52fe226f0c321369f35fb13e416bfb0e79108Block Operator
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