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 8993092 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 97043492 epoch_slot_no: 102692 block_no: 8992915 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 88417 time: 2023-07-06 02:16:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a212f8a2cd44484901dd1193c625359a0c1580ebdbfcadc949db4326a69b923Block Operator
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