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 8989203 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96963861 epoch_slot_no: 23061 block_no: 8989026 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 88693 time: 2023-07-05 04:09:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0057126075006f900f40638f7439ceb068ba20cccf7d29962d58b1f388fd66c7Block Operator
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