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 8460463 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 86087172 epoch_slot_no: 378372 block_no: 8460286 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 5643 time: 2023-03-01 06:51:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf13d4cec9be7e8d806de3c4c8b3da01fbb8492bea09ae13ddf1442b12a094d7Block Operator
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