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 8991496 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 97011925 epoch_slot_no: 71125 block_no: 8991319 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 87850 time: 2023-07-05 17:30:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6296cf8e90e58522f3a1390a7a0bdc3b34c4af1a19a3ea6dca0df3394a9f3e39Block Operator
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