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 8994395 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97070603 epoch_slot_no: 129803 block_no: 8994218 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 55301 time: 2023-07-06 09:48:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb11b5cdcee8b6ae2f379dd48430727dddb7f5f8383e954b8fd22868baa71cdBlock Operator
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