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 8999597 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97178937 epoch_slot_no: 238137 block_no: 8999420 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 86783 time: 2023-07-07 15:53:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544a48abe288f72cca76255c270d0b16a9badac4486f336058f6aaba1afb6898Block Operator
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