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 8995260 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97088694 epoch_slot_no: 147894 block_no: 8995083 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 74446 time: 2023-07-06 14:49:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328d73dd085c97a2833bfdd5c258c393a274055154476b2a66c776e2299938ecBlock Operator
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