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 8989873 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96978015 epoch_slot_no: 37215 block_no: 8989696 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 88440 time: 2023-07-05 08:05:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x322108e1d628656cbd23d2370e06b7ba2f16ce58c27e48ffa197b0147aa3b102Block Operator
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