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 8992414 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97030481 epoch_slot_no: 89681 block_no: 8992237 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 45732 time: 2023-07-05 22:39:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e0035270af98b1907cfa08ff91eb8eeb6821edae4f34574c62db1686a85d7e5Block Operator
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