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 8989296 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 96965604 epoch_slot_no: 24804 block_no: 8989119 slot_leader_id: 7554493 size: 78385 time: 2023-07-05 04:38:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029b2dbb936b8ad5343b4de1c1e44e7138cf50d272fbb7d71a44c2028822e112Block Operator
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