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 8991021 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97001860 epoch_slot_no: 61060 block_no: 8990844 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 84324 time: 2023-07-05 14:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9845976aedaff856903066d57f5396c5a28aaec73efa7be1a438f1a761a04dd7Block Operator
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