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 8989191 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96963663 epoch_slot_no: 22863 block_no: 8989014 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 42814 time: 2023-07-05 04:05:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2275fd7eafa5e703ae763c30bdf2dcd4febb7690912a2d2f0ddcf1e6ca907755Block Operator
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