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 8466087 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86201140 epoch_slot_no: 60340 block_no: 8465910 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 43439 time: 2023-03-02 14:30:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a0b73873f6eef055fbdfa5f95a63f859a6cf634087d9f29e630ccecf6a134fcBlock Operator
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