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 8468716 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86255399 epoch_slot_no: 114599 block_no: 8468539 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 24114 time: 2023-03-03 05:34:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a93dc9a2908dac880772d716d7e579fe3ab1ff0c7a2ab2fe5cdb5f4f67697d1Block Operator
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