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 8466096 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86201271 epoch_slot_no: 60471 block_no: 8465919 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 3994 time: 2023-03-02 14:32:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0673761cb5126ffb177b7f4471ce9154ce255d3c9c44748f3b528b965e2bceecBlock Operator
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