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 89368 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 89391 epoch_slot_no: 2991 block_no: 89362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-10-14 14:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86713445f75fa1eb9db2993d392bb4e23b8ed5a2f5da4513a4efde2d0aa012a4Block Operator
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