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 8467317 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 86226351 epoch_slot_no: 85551 block_no: 8467140 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 1304 time: 2023-03-02 21:30:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x456b23a90ded31a6aeb47e2f6ab011e566fdc3bb02cb180bf4b92938c9ff2cacBlock Operator
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