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 8995378 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97091073 epoch_slot_no: 150273 block_no: 8995201 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 87533 time: 2023-07-06 15:29:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef15a14c185b656be976a795d264a30ec90968adadf2e8ff0a219286d27d7a7Block Operator
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