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 8463024 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86138678 epoch_slot_no: 429878 block_no: 8462847 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 10823 time: 2023-03-01 21:09:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe259fb4733188e7804b6ab316dc3b538c5b756b33ae098dd2085309169a62cbBlock Operator
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