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 8466445 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86208294 epoch_slot_no: 67494 block_no: 8466268 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 29107 time: 2023-03-02 16:29:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc681480c1c7c93258ee533731d7f14460c1598f5d5751099e336b2349f702335Block Operator
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