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 8994135 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97065766 epoch_slot_no: 124966 block_no: 8993958 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 41333 time: 2023-07-06 08:27:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343654990d89b7dd2805a8b848633049e4070d5473569f178ada44a34cd012bdBlock Operator
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