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 8974359 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96654998 epoch_slot_no: 146198 block_no: 8974182 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 20304 time: 2023-07-01 14:21:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3e74ce8e0434f622346b6d5b4dea525c7063c62c881fbaf790153498c65c576Block Operator
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