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 8974647 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 96660997 epoch_slot_no: 152197 block_no: 8974470 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 83728 time: 2023-07-01 16:01:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579ce6305cfa4dc436e47bb91eb8ac65470bceedc1459482a1e7754532326cf7Block Operator
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