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 8460308 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86084033 epoch_slot_no: 375233 block_no: 8460131 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 23471 time: 2023-03-01 05:58:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f71006a34f99f7191f2d0f8c1abe7d40bdcf8314d69af75eddaa3831da2664Block Operator
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