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 8995939 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 97103348 epoch_slot_no: 162548 block_no: 8995762 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 88492 time: 2023-07-06 18:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57bc07c1f71131a502f870e94db262fb6eaa0c2da58b009adfada706ead795d3Block Operator
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