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 8990628 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 96993892 epoch_slot_no: 53092 block_no: 8990451 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 88121 time: 2023-07-05 12:29:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92664fcaf5abffccf0de5b0e5d75c3094ec003ee5ecb0a31b8ff60bf5cbbadc1Block Operator
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