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 8993686 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97056176 epoch_slot_no: 115376 block_no: 8993509 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 63191 time: 2023-07-06 05:47:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b5051df59666eff505c7b8739a94b799d915bd2f593aacb459b9ad3a52cc453Block Operator
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