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 8974166 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96651290 epoch_slot_no: 142490 block_no: 8973989 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 77278 time: 2023-07-01 13:19:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290c6bdf806bf496f98d31f8e86a106bcfe15332aa902285625d04bea0a7981dBlock Operator
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