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 8974357 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 96654986 epoch_slot_no: 146186 block_no: 8974180 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 49228 time: 2023-07-01 14:21:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b84c12280749ded46985e138c82cd8264ea6f4274b102041dc50fe1a9c1e87Block Operator
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