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 8975214 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96672272 epoch_slot_no: 163472 block_no: 8975037 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 79892 time: 2023-07-01 19:09:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb27ecf746fddebea825251a537643baed16754b825ee7aec451e3bcbe1bfcf9aBlock Operator
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