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 8993861 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 97059958 epoch_slot_no: 119158 block_no: 8993684 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 26035 time: 2023-07-06 06:50:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ca2e7bea29357bf6e013eb2b7ed5086020cd37ab82172b40f7f1a27a9a0192Block Operator
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