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 8995625 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 97095933 epoch_slot_no: 155133 block_no: 8995448 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 78948 time: 2023-07-06 16:50:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63bc1c40627e2d5b13891727ecbb1c59b6cf2491c104a4031808df452633c43fBlock Operator
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