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 8989366 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96967402 epoch_slot_no: 26602 block_no: 8989189 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 43150 time: 2023-07-05 05:08:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5e7781255d3a9e24860d3430841daa5003d85fb73fd4551cf40bcb6d6c3ae7cBlock Operator
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