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 8469469 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 86270338 epoch_slot_no: 129538 block_no: 8469292 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 20350 time: 2023-03-03 09:43:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf7351d64ec69a9e979928080866a75028bf2506163d31ae1c4ef2d349446d61Block Operator
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