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 8468042 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 86241698 epoch_slot_no: 100898 block_no: 8467865 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 78686 time: 2023-03-03 01:46:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4553fb08d31209a6ad99861b3dbbbb5d50fe5655c1daaf0211a45328765bc25aBlock Operator
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