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 8990255 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 96986248 epoch_slot_no: 45448 block_no: 8990078 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 86580 time: 2023-07-05 10:22:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe228eded6b37523acd8e1f7fcf2aff97ee917053396ce19e5207c9668d9eea9dBlock Operator
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