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 8974010 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96647350 epoch_slot_no: 138550 block_no: 8973833 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 8520 time: 2023-07-01 12:14:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd597b8361887f85a5032197bbcd544ff37723f9a98f9a22e72eaaf2dee7816Block Operator
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