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 8469362 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 86268200 epoch_slot_no: 127400 block_no: 8469185 slot_leader_id: 6985545 size: 88749 time: 2023-03-03 09:08:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42b08c8f3071b233572bbc86b32d2df9bb6a68c8f915b9ad0ab6286e7b61adb0Block Operator
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