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 8974535 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96658852 epoch_slot_no: 150052 block_no: 8974358 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 53860 time: 2023-07-01 15:25:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd179ca4226a07feca9458cfd46bf4b5c0162528d7c306b2f65d5e10b25afb15cBlock Operator
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