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 8992447 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 97030845 epoch_slot_no: 90045 block_no: 8992270 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 38832 time: 2023-07-05 22:45:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d46db9027ec43ed45e8ef890f1463b0ce8176b87b63771c588e78dd140c15cBlock Operator
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