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: 422Number 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: \x21737b72456ca6417f27f57860ef2788256484a9b527cf88e90ae779396a4f0d
Block Operator
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