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 8974106 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96649673 epoch_slot_no: 140873 block_no: 8973929 slot_leader_id: 8718029 size: 44712 time: 2023-07-01 12:52:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd46b4a5badf71a5e94422ee8e9db85c61cfc86c509094dffeb01f8afd54c94c1Block Operator
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