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 8992588 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97033852 epoch_slot_no: 93052 block_no: 8992411 slot_leader_id: 8861288 size: 40500 time: 2023-07-05 23:35:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ef03daebf7320bbdbf6f19f5c53512ffdef74dd91ba03f9fa1f8042507f0c4Block Operator
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