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 8974418 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96656223 epoch_slot_no: 147423 block_no: 8974241 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 48490 time: 2023-07-01 14:41:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c7afa5bedcac4897d7f0134ae60d1239312194e4cdbaba57ccd1e32809a191Block Operator
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