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 8461170 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86102058 epoch_slot_no: 393258 block_no: 8460993 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 26693 time: 2023-03-01 10:59:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7bb2342c79de0ddb66b51869bd033e83ffd09826d6fca474015378f2b393773Block Operator
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