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 8466856 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86216905 epoch_slot_no: 76105 block_no: 8466679 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 88146 time: 2023-03-02 18:53:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea481ddfb7a1e674eb23e1d919cd44dea63d74ba5cfc09291e1aa090b5d0ee3Block Operator
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