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 8465850 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86196484 epoch_slot_no: 55684 block_no: 8465673 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 54800 time: 2023-03-02 13:12:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf4360ef2f091711825a6bec4c1e220d1c7409b4d824aeb7cd9d4e1ac2480c3bBlock Operator
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