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 8995287 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97089360 epoch_slot_no: 148560 block_no: 8995110 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 87548 time: 2023-07-06 15:00:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357031ac6b0d8b887cc750f810a98051f2c279abc0690f59d3214d99a38d1c1bBlock Operator
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