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 8989720 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 96974612 epoch_slot_no: 33812 block_no: 8989543 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 82681 time: 2023-07-05 07:08:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9878a072cf13a5cf8920731b6313c7d380df7eb982522f8ae367e4f2263bdae6Block Operator
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