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 8460217 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86082358 epoch_slot_no: 373558 block_no: 8460040 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 37522 time: 2023-03-01 05:30:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0738ac86de0b5660606941fe4b1d2dfa78d142cd55b0ffa44c27d69b418b9c0dBlock Operator
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