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 8991375 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97009184 epoch_slot_no: 68384 block_no: 8991198 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 23493 time: 2023-07-05 16:44:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85da86dbce320f1fbd97c9c6e2118efa3723d08a4437a021457c5b02d43ae7eeBlock Operator
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