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 8465399 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 86187423 epoch_slot_no: 46623 block_no: 8465222 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 80821 time: 2023-03-02 10:41:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16716b5094a94dea2f9b9503c113cb34d05891d5b9359a7f283217d9f38fbcb1Block Operator
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