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 8974878 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96665592 epoch_slot_no: 156792 block_no: 8974701 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 49658 time: 2023-07-01 17:18:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b5c0e51e1ee4bc98a8966c1c04492a8cfd91dc9b4072fad375b3cc186542ac9Block Operator
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