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 8974012 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 96647396 epoch_slot_no: 138596 block_no: 8973835 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 88883 time: 2023-07-01 12:14:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e91fef0c4f5463ea37326662bf4f62d0fd2be3b5fcfb7ac80443f67ca19a74Block Operator
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