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 8468684 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 86254667 epoch_slot_no: 113867 block_no: 8468507 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 51319 time: 2023-03-03 05:22:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e7d8eac54daa7c0867ec2981a675ebfdd75d181a1018563a21147b8f1e1253Block Operator
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