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 8461575 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86109835 epoch_slot_no: 401035 block_no: 8461398 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 18570 time: 2023-03-01 13:08:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ddf786bfeb79602ce7f2399e628691f7a86a6a892632b42ffc84e646b13f42Block Operator
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