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 8991586 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97013941 epoch_slot_no: 73141 block_no: 8991409 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 11903 time: 2023-07-05 18:03:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394ad5859adae52f4ebb7d4e7a6e88fd10e68074463d705c867dd8b79bcd6470Block Operator
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