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 8463314 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 86144457 epoch_slot_no: 3657 block_no: 8463137 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 85910 time: 2023-03-01 22:45:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf33d7207907669e6f22adf3f813fcc39920a49ee79e6895ad623a8f3feddc22Block Operator
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