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 8465059 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86180328 epoch_slot_no: 39528 block_no: 8464882 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 33514 time: 2023-03-02 08:43:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf65009c22907cee12f5bfb3a24e276dc1b97b29bf8146c5a644be4543a552cd3Block Operator
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