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 8465074 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 86180656 epoch_slot_no: 39856 block_no: 8464897 slot_leader_id: 4664808 size: 78151 time: 2023-03-02 08:49:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82528354d3df889a4741cb1409663542a774836a6379c148160e2be488888cdfBlock Operator
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