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 8993167 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97044983 epoch_slot_no: 104183 block_no: 8992990 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 19971 time: 2023-07-06 02:41:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x098b0807e3b08a61bfbc86ff77a638b55fb1aeb86880c11e8a0386ed6e6032ecBlock Operator
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