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 8989647 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96973107 epoch_slot_no: 32307 block_no: 8989470 slot_leader_id: 8526421 size: 88653 time: 2023-07-05 06:43:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66617bd6473e61fa38b648f70643f29062801c1d9c51607a2b8fdd18b3615197Block Operator
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