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 8974034 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96648042 epoch_slot_no: 139242 block_no: 8973857 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 79011 time: 2023-07-01 12:25:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda8e402bd22ef43ce184ede3e7b8feba9257e2c696f4b2d07b87ed545a97d554Block Operator
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