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 8974460 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96657176 epoch_slot_no: 148376 block_no: 8974283 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 88743 time: 2023-07-01 14:57:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1742d7bcb2a7116d82a891cc5ca7de3765779862183cbb23362240b88c27aaBlock Operator
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