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 8993346 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97049101 epoch_slot_no: 108301 block_no: 8993169 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 53120 time: 2023-07-06 03:49:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8801384aae3483e9e54f36ce3721b661886b95388d0f4a8f3ac1bd8acf7680Block Operator
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