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 8974825 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 96664818 epoch_slot_no: 156018 block_no: 8974648 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 79003 time: 2023-07-01 17:05:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca64b242e9fdf1b9c390422db29755a8d7e10d7e330c58dddef715a366f2453cBlock Operator
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