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 8465076 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86180680 epoch_slot_no: 39880 block_no: 8464899 slot_leader_id: 6525396 size: 20066 time: 2023-03-02 08:49:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3878f5e1f70c0c7e00076672de806952d516f8d0d55af7de957d9accf0b1357Block Operator
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