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 8974215 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96652140 epoch_slot_no: 143340 block_no: 8974038 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 53111 time: 2023-07-01 13:33:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc776d5074b1d748bfe30269df3cba2dbe0bcdd9f6e106e303501fee043c9c418Block Operator
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