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 8466983 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86219567 epoch_slot_no: 78767 block_no: 8466806 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 32512 time: 2023-03-02 19:37:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe59f941258562cba4e65df1e602471b5e8e26227c773145c3e69c5b05e37eeeeBlock Operator
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