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 8461073 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86099966 epoch_slot_no: 391166 block_no: 8460896 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 56557 time: 2023-03-01 10:24:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8243e464566197f5551dac05bfca6b8808b86427f7b0bf438e55e854a464d4ffBlock Operator
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