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 8465250 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86184320 epoch_slot_no: 43520 block_no: 8465073 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 88457 time: 2023-03-02 09:50:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd2bb8a10abb7e37edaddd2e85b29676dcb244a900c7f3a7b0330dfe3e5eb6cBlock Operator
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