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 8974814 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96664524 epoch_slot_no: 155724 block_no: 8974637 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 60179 time: 2023-07-01 17:00:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd388677a1994afc6648041d3d6c4e1f6d42a443fe86b85b116d19456bbf58caBlock Operator
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