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 8460953 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86097273 epoch_slot_no: 388473 block_no: 8460776 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 34176 time: 2023-03-01 09:39:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ee865252d15b3b144b71f6807eb927574df33b5ee17ae72fbb069f1c4cf685Block Operator
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