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 8989149 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96962682 epoch_slot_no: 21882 block_no: 8988972 slot_leader_id: 8946398 size: 53681 time: 2023-07-05 03:49:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7537bd0139f2e4a7b6b5dbad08a1d05ac4e6cc7e1804ea21d62a342e069dcf0aBlock Operator
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