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 8974278 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 96653583 epoch_slot_no: 144783 block_no: 8974101 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 87166 time: 2023-07-01 13:57:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb79227e59835d4cf652a4fd07a41933e3de25afdf767f0ad1b1f77a32f05c15dBlock Operator
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