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 8974274 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96653504 epoch_slot_no: 144704 block_no: 8974097 slot_leader_id: 8863790 size: 83499 time: 2023-07-01 13:56:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc639a2ed0bc4959955d222e60c2f2f49f5e100b5d117c4801eb757c8a73315c6Block Operator
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