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 8989002 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96959268 epoch_slot_no: 18468 block_no: 8988825 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 86271 time: 2023-07-05 02:52:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475cb8a77b939606083d18c9f05cd1e50ef6d214c8f664da5e23a2b71b034b91Block Operator
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