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 8974120 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96650158 epoch_slot_no: 141358 block_no: 8973943 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 85398 time: 2023-07-01 13:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf25f6f0c7f401f4960be6a192155adcca61b29e021f84be9d10f6213f71a2b8cBlock Operator
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