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 8974296 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96653793 epoch_slot_no: 144993 block_no: 8974119 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 77057 time: 2023-07-01 14:01:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc62e8e4bd98aee8741c0121df8d2145aa1f23c3ec79574710528d0fdee3beeb0Block Operator
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