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 8461933 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 86116676 epoch_slot_no: 407876 block_no: 8461756 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 63472 time: 2023-03-01 15:02:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a8a6cda582857009bb72acab29d3b3aa2127ccfac02d8b862533b8749f8d0aBlock Operator
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