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 89260 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 89283 epoch_slot_no: 2883 block_no: 89254 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2017-10-14 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7c58983a0c51198ee3e7e6399dd384be0e3838e45bbae213f16d5543162a056Block Operator
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