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 8989985 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96980426 epoch_slot_no: 39626 block_no: 8989808 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 40934 time: 2023-07-05 08:45:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254628016283d4753263a39fe6ff5f270b63f40a502892469ca7c445e9d0ab32Block Operator
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