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 8995838 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97101133 epoch_slot_no: 160333 block_no: 8995661 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 76983 time: 2023-07-06 18:17:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa7485f7f890c68b67d1c8c481f89e8f706414ca5437d02c7dc97162657aa427Block Operator
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