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 8974841 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96665124 epoch_slot_no: 156324 block_no: 8974664 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 46733 time: 2023-07-01 17:10:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68c6b8d5de2bef7e9747a594c36e881b1ff89d4bac84a5bb09cc29024cca98d1Block Operator
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