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 8999573 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97178343 epoch_slot_no: 237543 block_no: 8999396 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 50635 time: 2023-07-07 15:43:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cc45cf0b259adaded80c7bc4c7dd4247ca4003c9d92fb172fc08f2ba490089aBlock Operator
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