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 8994690 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97076580 epoch_slot_no: 135780 block_no: 8994513 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 70640 time: 2023-07-06 11:27:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ead1dce37b32b126370b2df5ba13f6049f91cd49f3641ab78a42a720f277d1Block Operator
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