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 8994261 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 97068072 epoch_slot_no: 127272 block_no: 8994084 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 1558 time: 2023-07-06 09:06:03 proto_major: 9 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac3ae5a7b958b386c1ab05d81b62866c3ef8b8dd9ae64d4b4f5149a574bf879Block Operator
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