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 8466659 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86212964 epoch_slot_no: 72164 block_no: 8466482 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 87824 time: 2023-03-02 17:47:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ccb8e0cc2b5c1da2594bdbea38598b9bc84d5e8fb00e60a138128dd1ffba095Block Operator
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