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 8993258 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 97047278 epoch_slot_no: 106478 block_no: 8993081 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 85002 time: 2023-07-06 03:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb00bc376bd62cddf3147c05384894b21896826b1683ee2a3f3711476a0c6a3f0Block Operator
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