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 8974081 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96649155 epoch_slot_no: 140355 block_no: 8973904 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 26399 time: 2023-07-01 12:44:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d36123ff6892eb947a77d2ee371b5fb3d78eea10bbb8874e65e30886bd115aeBlock Operator
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