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 8462215 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 86122646 epoch_slot_no: 413846 block_no: 8462038 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 77962 time: 2023-03-01 16:42:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9f81c9337fe50fa25eefb94ba0e845eb5ee56404dc9022acf758447ad175a95Block Operator
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