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 8463442 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86147038 epoch_slot_no: 6238 block_no: 8463265 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 12406 time: 2023-03-01 23:28:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95507d6c57c45d869709144cf172a6fbd26998bc897b93b2ea8cfc3e5c26bd22Block Operator
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