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 8991736 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97016830 epoch_slot_no: 76030 block_no: 8991559 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 54499 time: 2023-07-05 18:52:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5383d3b6f73a89246431870cd3a9a17bf0cc529891cfaf64736f96a09daded28Block Operator
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