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 8466456 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86208472 epoch_slot_no: 67672 block_no: 8466279 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 29548 time: 2023-03-02 16:32:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x802e672e633c5f248f6ab25395e6f7daf381c8b635863ae69f5720730e9c24adBlock Operator
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