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 8974035 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96648051 epoch_slot_no: 139251 block_no: 8973858 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 25020 time: 2023-07-01 12:25:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x524bf3eb7bc58e2699bd808ddd8ab91f1a07ebeff3480d1d931be212b233630bBlock Operator
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