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 8994266 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 97068222 epoch_slot_no: 127422 block_no: 8994089 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 88739 time: 2023-07-06 09:08:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c259a73aa3731f6871c8640b0e3fc9685d84cc7934ed9d25e4411c9be5668d0Block Operator
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