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 8991337 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97008567 epoch_slot_no: 67767 block_no: 8991160 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 83172 time: 2023-07-05 16:34:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e61c0bc25da0475f3710d0f464bad3fa05970b582238d24ce36d32b3e3c102Block Operator
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