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 8995085 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97084619 epoch_slot_no: 143819 block_no: 8994908 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 83652 time: 2023-07-06 13:41:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e0970142087842510945fb0f6eef8ba416d6d8a4826b27f88fb467df53c0c6fBlock Operator
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