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 8995964 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97103877 epoch_slot_no: 163077 block_no: 8995787 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 86006 time: 2023-07-06 19:02:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa64a3b237d55a750e53f77c3dd597bc4863cf4c5be7be42131006a35d7753c9dBlock Operator
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