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 8466239 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 86204111 epoch_slot_no: 63311 block_no: 8466062 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 81023 time: 2023-03-02 15:20:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1802fc909ab7d190eef59446da47b6125309bdfab6cb08a347a363c5a5a120cBlock Operator
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