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 8994022 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97063575 epoch_slot_no: 122775 block_no: 8993845 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 83643 time: 2023-07-06 07:51:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26b60b861c3ffbe1b025ce0b62500a002e3abef7493b219da75a844569a3fe18Block Operator
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