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 8994081 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 97064806 epoch_slot_no: 124006 block_no: 8993904 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 34665 time: 2023-07-06 08:11:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f1341c294dcf23728c8b7eedb4a06e5b7f8b4248e414e59f7a5d08978658c5Block Operator
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