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 8468486 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86250391 epoch_slot_no: 109591 block_no: 8468309 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 49594 time: 2023-03-03 04:11:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc40e9b17ac5d7f7d1dc550e9177ab69c0508b296e0f969213a04e9b6a02157Block Operator
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