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 8464723 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86173220 epoch_slot_no: 32420 block_no: 8464546 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 52682 time: 2023-03-02 06:45:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0724be82903f6a5193dc8667506acc951af66ac3464512d3aa821a53808fc70Block Operator
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