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 8463051 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 86139325 epoch_slot_no: 430525 block_no: 8462874 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 24400 time: 2023-03-01 21:20:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877fac78cd8cacea6d4dd0e3bbed129f57f77c6eabd53692a3cd42ad9a2a66ebBlock Operator
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