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 8995960 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97103791 epoch_slot_no: 162991 block_no: 8995783 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 85523 time: 2023-07-06 19:01:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b8bbfba70909f79a40b6f7f49fed6a9778324783e4d11dce5c1b65cd44460dBlock Operator
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