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 8469486 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 86270737 epoch_slot_no: 129937 block_no: 8469309 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 88061 time: 2023-03-03 09:50:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d2f256a0c1d26f1e30b247f9ef1b16c6b7b61677fa692eb1307e2bf13382e2Block Operator
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