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 8994808 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 97078741 epoch_slot_no: 137941 block_no: 8994631 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 35970 time: 2023-07-06 12:03:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68d054d6b345941a90d1c75d21b4b4ad330aaddc031f755d1749b21115f94d3bBlock Operator
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