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 8999490 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97176914 epoch_slot_no: 236114 block_no: 8999313 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 88162 time: 2023-07-07 15:20:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b400506a749758b0f1c2a6df58c5b4cccc0739416b7ea9e27e6bd7842552d47Block Operator
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