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 89984 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 90007 epoch_slot_no: 3607 block_no: 89978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1393 time: 2017-10-14 17:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37e3d7e388ee91b0007abddf9650c83833216c0a955488fee93f9b843953c491Block Operator
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