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 89247 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 89270 epoch_slot_no: 2870 block_no: 89241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2358 time: 2017-10-14 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x517890591e66ab537e2ad974a6af0c5783d2976b2a755d05888cbd6a11e17448Block Operator
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