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 8974604 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96660286 epoch_slot_no: 151486 block_no: 8974427 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 88736 time: 2023-07-01 15:49:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a68cbb2e1b83a0ff929972962ac4231dff9766f6a59f6a8830829bf2ba468aBlock Operator
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