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 8991852 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 97019059 epoch_slot_no: 78259 block_no: 8991675 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 81350 time: 2023-07-05 19:29:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a042d5af62150eb606961a3494f6b2f4656ec82fd63ff0ee2328e15d4b21b8cBlock Operator
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