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 8466638 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86212513 epoch_slot_no: 71713 block_no: 8466461 slot_leader_id: 4590524 size: 24720 time: 2023-03-02 17:40:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2837115ef36736664fe8106e901daa7f93afd7628e605cb6472f2d11015f6c8Block Operator
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