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 8460367 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86085149 epoch_slot_no: 376349 block_no: 8460190 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 9430 time: 2023-03-01 06:17:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74ba27fff1d744f20f9a0e641afa16e20fc3a29fe9ad0f250740165bd2bf20d7Block Operator
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