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 8994438 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 97071703 epoch_slot_no: 130903 block_no: 8994261 slot_leader_id: 8657559 size: 34627 time: 2023-07-06 10:06:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54757022cf56296d8cedd47cb8a97b66a2f8ba3edda3783bf58e41b8e99271bdBlock Operator
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