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 8994930 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97081369 epoch_slot_no: 140569 block_no: 8994753 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 85815 time: 2023-07-06 12:47:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344d4e0ecfd0bf23b3f9e2760c271730c24df4e163d56ffa178fc5a9be26645eBlock Operator
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