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 8974761 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96663383 epoch_slot_no: 154583 block_no: 8974584 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 38901 time: 2023-07-01 16:41:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3e3527eddd68c0ea6218b4634d3155356ea9d88b2e0d680509d5f24bf2851eBlock Operator
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