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 8989674 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96973632 epoch_slot_no: 32832 block_no: 8989497 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 56139 time: 2023-07-05 06:52:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21737b72456ca6417f27f57860ef2788256484a9b527cf88e90ae779396a4f0dBlock Operator
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