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 8460392 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86085596 epoch_slot_no: 376796 block_no: 8460215 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 4812 time: 2023-03-01 06:24:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc540acf6297426810542978fd7f676189d6cb8a0d18295f1844ce4a1633da86fBlock Operator
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