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 8974439 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96656732 epoch_slot_no: 147932 block_no: 8974262 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 87429 time: 2023-07-01 14:50:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57fa388205f430e1abd2d0e7595c9d7bd18ee4b9aa98ad98042fe2f90dace3a9Block Operator
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