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 8995303 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97089636 epoch_slot_no: 148836 block_no: 8995126 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 88865 time: 2023-07-06 15:05:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30c367261b6ee932b6a9376b4f5b359c04ea411f05b99b6eeb57b8aa090043a6Block Operator
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